Tight inventory helps Florida prices hold firm
Florida housing inventory fell by double digits in August, helping support prices even as sales slowed, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor said.
Mortgage rates rise to highest level since January 2025
The rate on 30-year fixed rate mortgages rose to 6.95% from 6.76% last week, while 15-year rates increased to 6.26% from 6.09% last week, Freddie Mac said.
Study finds an advantage to buying sooner
A study found buying sooner beat waiting two years in 74% of Florida scenarios, though it excludes several major homeownership costs.
Five Florida metros lead in out-of-area new-home views
Lakeland-Winter Haven ranked first nationally, with more than 83% of its new-home listing views coming from shoppers outside the metro area.