Mortgage Rates Snap Three-Week Pullback

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage increased to 7.03% from 6.94% last week. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 6.36% from 6.24% last week.

Contemplated Interest When Doing An Appraisal?

The Realtor, who is a licensed appraiser and a commercial real estate broker, conducted a lender-ordered appraisal for an owner looking to refinance. Afterwards, owner decided to sell and hired same Realtor. Once under contract, the Realtor didn’t tell the buyer’s lender about serving as both the li

HOA, Flooding Disclosure Bills Signed Into Law

HB 1049 and HB 59, Florida Realtors' 2024 legislative priorities, address flooding disclosures and HOA regulations. HB 293 addresses HOA hurricane protections. 

Florida Sales Tax Holiday Begins Saturday

The sales tax holiday, which runs through June 14, focuses on disaster preparedness supplies, such as portable generators, tarps and flashlights.