Long-term mortgage rates climb for fifth straight week

It was the biggest weekly drop since January 2015, but the 30-year FRM was still up almost a percentage point from its 3.92% one year ago. From Florida Realtors® News For more information, visit –...

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose 11 basis points to 4.94%, due to “strong business activity and growth in employment,” says Freddie Mac’s chief economist. from Florida Realtors® News For more information, visit – http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=373682

Rates remain near seven-year highs, but the drop from last week’s 4.86% offers a bit of relief after market anxiety over rising interest rates. from Florida Realtors® News For more information, visit – http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=373381

A decade ago, foreclosures were big part of the housing market; today, they’re almost a non-issue – but a few Fla. metros are seeing a foreclosure resurgence. From Florida Realtors® News For more information, visit...

Inspections can be scary, and buyers can quickly feel overwhelmed when it’s not 100% perfect. But they can regain confidence by asking a few simple questions. From Florida Realtors® News For more information, visit –...