NAR: Homeownership Prep Consumer Guide Available

NAR: Homeownership Prep Consumer Guide Available

By Amy Connolly NAR’s “Preparing for Homeownership” guide helps buyers explore home choices, down payment options, available resources and much more. ORLANDO, Fla. — Buying a new home or planning a next move comes with a lot of unanswered questions....
Florida Continues to Gain Million-Dollar Earners

Florida Continues to Gain Million-Dollar Earners

The state had an 8% increase in million-dollar earners from 2021 to 2022, reaching 77,670, according to the IRS. But nationwide, that number dropped by 2%. ORLANDO, Fla. — The number of high-income earners in Florida is on the rise, while most other states are seeing...
30-Year Mortgage Average Rate Slips to 8-Week Low

30-Year Mortgage Average Rate Slips to 8-Week Low

Freddie Mac: It fell to 6.85%, its lowest level since late Dec. and easing for the fifth week in a row. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.90%. WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the fifth week in a row to its lowest level...
How to Use AI for Real Estate Market Analysis

How to Use AI for Real Estate Market Analysis

AI tools can speed up and automate data collection, review demographic trends reduce the potential for human error in real estate market analyses. ORLANDO, Fla. — Today’s data-driven world can be overwhelming, but artificial intelligence (AI) tools can reduce...
Tracking Your Taxes

Tracking Your Taxes

The IRS began accepting tax returns on Jan. 27 and expects over 140M filings by April 15. Most refunds arrive in 21 days, with some delayed until mid-February. NEW YORK — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting tax returns on January 27. The agency expects...