by Editor | Feb 11, 2025 | General News
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index rose in January, driven by optimism on home prices despite declining mortgage rate expectations and rising rental prices. WASHINGTON — The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) increased 0.3 points in January...
by Editor | Feb 11, 2025 | General News
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey Home prices finished 2024 strong, NAR data shows. But in the last five years alone, median home prices have jumped 50%. WASHINGTON — Property owners are getting richer as home prices prove resilient against lower home sales. Nearly 90% of...
by Editor | Feb 10, 2025 | General News
By Ron Hurtibise Lawmakers are expected to review the governor’s request for the program, a Florida Realtors’ legislative priority, during the session beginning March 4. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Who knew? A lot of Floridians, it turns out, would like some free...
by Editor | Feb 10, 2025 | General News
NAR’s iOi shifts from an annual summit to a year-round platform, offering real estate pros ongoing tech insights, networking and key events like Pitch Battle. CHICAGO — The National Association of Realtors® announced the evolution of its Innovation, Opportunity...
by Editor | Feb 10, 2025 | General News
By Henry Epp A report finds the housing market is being altered by rising home insurance costs and homebuyers factoring climate risk into their decision-making. WASHINGTON – The effects of climate change could deal a blow to the U.S. housing market, shaving off nearly...