Long-Term Mortgage Rate Hits 10-Month Low

Long-Term Mortgage Rate Hits 10-Month Low

By Alex Veiga Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.56% from 6.58% last week while rates on 15-year mortgages held steady at 5.69%. MCLEAN, Va. — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage slipped this week to its lowest level in 10 months but remains close to where...
NAR: July Pending Home Sales Decrease 0.4%

NAR: July Pending Home Sales Decrease 0.4%

In the South, pending home sales dipped 0.1% in July but rose 1.8% year-over-year, marking the strongest annual increase among all U.S. regions. WASHINGTON — Pending home sales decreased by 0.4% in July from the prior month and rose 0.7% year-over-year, according to...
Building a Smarter Social Media Calendar

Building a Smarter Social Media Calendar

Agents can plan their social media content with a calendar to stay consistent. Be sure to set clear goals and choose engaging formats. NEW YORK — Creating a social media content calendar can help real estate professionals stay consistent and intentional with their...
More Insurers Approved to Take Citizens Policies

More Insurers Approved to Take Citizens Policies

By Jim Saunders Florida regulators approved private insurers to take tens of thousands of Citizens policies later this year as part of a program to reduce the state-run insurer’s size. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida regulators have approved proposals by private insurers...
More Insurers Approved to Take Citizens Policies

Private Insurers Approved to Take More Citizens

By Jim Saunders Florida regulators approved private insurers to take tens of thousands of Citizens policies later this year as part of a program to reduce the state-run insurer’s size. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida regulators have approved proposals by private insurers...
Realtors from Florida Honored for Giving Back

Realtors from Florida Honored for Giving Back

Realtors from Englewood, Kissimmee and Clermont are among five agents selected for NAR’s 16th annual Volunteering Works grants and mentoring program. CHICAGO – Three Realtors from Florida are among the five agents selected for the annual Volunteering Works grants and...