My Safe Florida Condo Program Launched

My Safe Florida Condo Program Launched

By Amy Connolly The program, similar to My Safe Florida Home, provides services to protect residences against storms and reduce insurance premiums. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The My Safe Florida Condo initiative officially launched this week, offering free inspections and...
Redfin: Big Jump in Existing Home Sales

Redfin: Big Jump in Existing Home Sales

October existing home sales rose 1.6% month over month and are on track to finish this year higher than last year. SEATTLE — Existing home sales rose 1.6% month over month in October — the biggest gain since January 2022 — to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of...
Dec. 4: Best Day of the Year to Buy a Home

Dec. 4: Best Day of the Year to Buy a Home

Buyers see the lowest premiums in late fall, with November and December offering the smallest increases above market value, a real estate analytics company said. IRVINE, Calif. — Dec. 4 stands out as the best day of the year to buy a home, while November’s 7.3%...
Mortgage Rates Ease, Ending 6-Week Climb

Mortgage Rates Ease, Ending 6-Week Climb

By Alex Veiga Rates on 30-year mortgages slipped to 6.78% from 6.79% last week. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 5.99% from 6%. NEW YORK — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged lower this week, ending a six-week climb. The...
U.S. Home Tours, Mortgage Locks Bounce Back

U.S. Home Tours, Mortgage Locks Bounce Back

Buyers are wading back into the market on the post-election interest rate cut, Redfin found. Buyers had been waiting for the election to be over, an economist said. SEATTLE — Early indicators of homebuying demand show that buyers are returning after taking a hiatus in...