RE Q&A: Should I Move the Fence Before Selling?

RE Q&A: Should I Move the Fence Before Selling?

By Gary M. Singer A long-standing fence dispute could raise issues for sellers. An expert says confirm the survey, explore agreements, consider legal options and disclose to buyers. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: When we bought our house almost 20 years ago, it had...
Mortgage Rates Edge Up Again

Mortgage Rates Edge Up Again

By Alex Veiga Rates on 30-year mortgages ticked up to 6.26% from 6.24% last week, while borrowing costs on 15-year mortgages averaged 5.54%, up from 5.49% last week. WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher for the third week in a row,...
Fla.’s Oct. Housing: Sales, Supply Up; Prices Ease

Fla.’s Oct. Housing: Sales, Supply Up; Prices Ease

By Marla Martin Florida Realtors Chief Economist: Positive trends over the past months appear to be continuing, even considering the disruption caused by last fall’s two hurricanes. ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s housing market in October reported more closed sales, an...
NAR: Existing-Home Sales Show October Increase

NAR: Existing-Home Sales Show October Increase

Buyers took advantage of lower mortgage rates, lifting sales and pushing prices higher for the 28th straight month as supply edged down. WASHINGTON — Existing-home sales increased by 1.2% in October, according to the National Association of Realtors® Existing-Home...
RE Firms Face Affordability, Costs Pressures

RE Firms Face Affordability, Costs Pressures

NAR’s 2025 Profile of Real Estate Firms finds most are concerned about housing affordability and rising business costs, even as more expect stronger profitability. CHICAGO – Real estate firms are bracing for continued challenges related to housing affordability and...