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- Mortgage Rates Hold Steady May 8, 2025Rates on 30-year mortgages stood at 6.76% for the second week in a row, while 15-year rates dipped slightly to 5.89% from 5.92%, Freddie Mac said.amyc
- Home Prices Up in Many U.S. Metros in Q1 2025 May 8, 2025More than 80% of U.S. metros saw price gains in Q1 2025, with 11% of areas experiencing double-digit increases. The national median price grew 3.4% year-over-year.amyc
- New Builds Boosting Affordability Nationwide May 8, 2025New construction homes are offering a price edge, with smaller builds, lower rates and shrinking premiums, Realtor.com found.amyc
- Top Remodels That Boost Home Value May 8, 2025Kitchen, bath and deck upgrades can offer high ROI in Florida. Curb appeal, smart timing and budgeting help boost home value in a strong market.amyc
- 21 Names Ready for 2025 Hurricanes May 8, 2025The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, with 21 storm names selected. Van, Dexter and Wendy are among the new additions to this year’s list.amyc
- Shutters That Add Style to a Home May 8, 2025Decorative shutters can boost curb appeal and home value. In Florida, storm shutters offer protection, while decorative ones enhance style.amyc
- Fed Leaves Key Rate Unchanged May 7, 2025The Federal Reserve held interest rates at 4.3% and noted rising risks of inflation and unemployment. Interest rates influence mortgage rates.amyc
- Florida tops U.S. for economy, up to 6th overall May 7, 2025Florida ranks No. 1 for economy, No. 2 in education and No. 6 overall in U.S. News’ Best States list — up three spots from last year.amyc
- Organize Your Way to a Better Bottom Line May 7, 2025By streamlining processes and finding efficiencies, you can find the time to focus on revenue-generating activities.amyc
- Florida Leads U.S. for Roomy Rentals May 7, 2025Some Florida cities offer some of the largest new apartments in the U.S., with average unit sizes growing as renters seek more space in the Sunbelt.amyc
- Is Carpet Right for Your Renovation? May 7, 2025Carpeting can be a budget-friendly renovation option that adds warmth and comfort, with materials and costs varying by room and traffic level.amyc
- Committee Discusses Property Tax Reform May 6, 2025Florida lawmakers are discussing five proposals for property tax reform for a possible constitutional amendment in Nov. 2026.amyc
- Staging Boosts Prices, Reduces Time on Market May 6, 2025About three in 10 agents reported a 1% to 10% increase in home value when homes were staged, NAR found. Nearly half of sellers experienced faster sales.amyc
- Plan Update Could Lower Flood Insurance Rates May 6, 2025Updates to Sarasota’s watershed plans aim to improve flood prevention and could boost NFIP insurance discounts for local property owners.amyc
