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Mortgage rates fell last week – 30-year hit 4.81%

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 –...

Mortgage rates hit seven-year high, close in on 5%

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

Buyers catch a break: Mortgage rates drop to 4.83%

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

Foreclosures sink to a 13-year low according to ATTOM

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...

Questions buyers should ask after the home inspection

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 –...

Low inventory pushes median home price up 5.7% in Q1

A dearth of for-sale homes caused a spike in prices, says NAR’s Yun: “Strengthening job-market and income gains are not being met by meaningful sales gains.” From Florida Realtors® News For more information, visit –...

Fixed mortgage rate declines slightly to 4.55%

A steady rise in April pushed the average FRM to its highest level in four years, but last week’s 4.58% average dropped this week to 4.55%. from Florida Realtors® News For more information, visit –...

Mortgage rates move slightly higher

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.42% this week, up from last week’s average 4.40%. Rates have bounced around 4.40% since mid-February. from Florida Realtors® News For more information, visit – http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=364964

Long-term mortgage rates fall as 30-year hits 4.40%

Some good news on mixed news. Trade tensions escalated in recent weeks, so more investors switched to safer assets like bonds – and that cash inflow helped push mortgage rates lower. from Florida Realtors® News...

Boost a home’s curb appeal: 3 lawn tips

A good-looking lawn can make a listing more appealing in listing photos, which is the first point of contact for many buyers who begin their search online. from Florida Realtors® News For more information, visit...