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NAR’s newest Consumer Guide simplifies homeowners insurance with key insights on costs, coverage and claims to help buyers make informed choices.
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Villas, Altamonte Springs and Lauderdale Lakes ranked among the best U.S. markets for affordability and family-friendly living, according to Realtor.com.
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Rates on 30-year fixed rate loans rose to 6.93% from 6.91% last week. Rates on 15-year mortgages ticked up to 6.14%.
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Home tours rose 2% to start 2025, showing renewed buyer interest. Sales are slower nationally as mortgage rates remain high.
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Young adults face delays in homeownership due to high prices and interest rates, and low inventory, with first-time buyer rates at record lows.
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First-time buyers are sometimes surprised by ownership costs beyond their mortgage, including taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance and HOA fees.First-time buyers are sometimes surprised by ownership costs beyond their mortgage, including taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance and HOA fees.
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Mortgage rates in January could fluctuate due to Fed policies and economic uncertainty, with rates ending the month lower, according to NerdWallet.
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Nearly 40% of homeowners who don’t plan to sell anytime soon say it’s because their home is almost or completely paid off.
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Florida saw strong listing growth in December with Miami, Tampa and Orlando leading, giving buyers more options and time to explore.
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State leaders aim to minimize the number of policies in Citizens, in part due to the financial risks if the state gets hit by major storms.
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Registering to vote, keeping credit card balances low and building credit history can help buyers seeking a mortgage, according to Experian.
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Have a high school senior or a kid in college? Or a customer who does? Tell them about our Education Foundation Scholarships. Apply by the March 6 deadline.
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Consumer sentiment toward housing ended 2024 well above 2023, driven partly by ongoing expectations of falling mortgage rates.
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Florida’s consumer sentiment has seen a notable positive shift, rising nine points in the last couple of months, a UF analyst said.
