Debbra Teske, LoKation Real Estate

03/02/2026

Mortgage rates just hit 5.98%, the lowest in over two years. This could bring back buyers who stepped away when rates were higher. However, most homeowners with cheap loans are staying put rather than selling. A big change from recent years: more than 60% of home shoppers now look outside their local market, up from about 50% in 2019. Sun Belt cities and tech hubs are attracting the most out-of-state interest.

03/02/2026

Rising HOA fees and insurance costs are squeezing Florida condo owners, and prices are falling as a result. In August 2025, the median condo price dropped to $285,000—down 8.1% year over year and 14% below the July 2023 peak, per Realtor.com data. It’s the biggest August annual decline since 2010, when prices fell 18.4%.

"Florida’s condo market appears to be softening due to several factors, including rising home insurance costs, elevated HOA fees, and increasing climate-related risks," says Hannah Jones, senior economic research analyst at Realtor.com.

02/18/2026

“January 2026 reports have been released detailing recent real estate activity in Broward County. The reports compare year-over-year data. Here are statistics on single-family homes.”

Just in! January 2026 reports have been released detailing recent real estate activity in Broward County. The reports compare year-over-year data. Here are statistics on single-family homes. 

02/18/2026

“January 2026 reports have been released detailing recent real estate activity in Palm Beach County. The reports compare year-over-year data. Here are statistics on single-family homes.”

Just in! January 2026 reports have been released detailing recent real estate activity in Palm Beach County. The reports compare year-over-year data. Here are statistics on single-family homes. 

01/18/2026

Mortgage rates fell to 6.06%, their lowest level in more than three years, after President Trump announced a $200 billion mortgage-backed securities buyback plan aimed at boosting housing affordability.

The average 30-year fixed rate dropped from 6.16% last week and is well below the 7.04% average at this time last year. Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist says the decline has already sparked a jump in purchase and refinance activity, signaling a stronger spring housing market ahead.

More: https://rltor.cm/H3phtG

11/18/2025

Existing-home sales are projected to rise by around 14% in 2026, according to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.

The expected rebound reflects easing mortgage rates, continued job gains, and improving market stability after several challenging years.

11/05/2025

“Highlights From the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers”

The 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers shows historic lows and highs in statistics about buyers and sellers. Read more about home buyers and sellers in the report: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/highlights-from-the-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers

08/21/2025

Stronger Credit Scores Mean Lower Mortgage Costs
“Boosting credit scores helps borrowers secure better mortgage rates, with payment history and low credit utilization key to long-term savings.”

Boosting credit scores helps borrowers secure better mortgage rates, with payment history and low credit utilization key to long-term savings.

08/21/2025

Florida Tourism: 34.4M Visitors in Q2 2025
Most Q2 visitors were domestic, though overseas travel to Florida rose 11.4% year over year

Most Q2 visitors were domestic, though overseas travel to Florida rose 11.4% year over year, according to state data.

03/22/2024

“West Palm Beach and Palm Beach have 10,200 millionaires, 69 centi-millionaires (people with $100 million-plus) and nine billionaires.”

In shear numbers, West Palm Beach and Palm Beach have 10,200 millionaires, 69 centi-millionaires (people with $100 million-plus) and nine billionaires.

02/05/2024

Experts: 2024 Home Prices Won’t Decline
Despite predictions housing prices would come down, values keep rising in 2024. The reason? The tight inventory.

Despite predictions housing prices would come down, values keep rising in 2024. The reason? The tight inventory.

12/16/2023

So true!