The FL Lifestyle

06/24/2026

The refinance index rose 3% week over week, while the purchase index fell 1% on a seasonally adjusted basis Mortgage applications increased 1.0% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly mortgage applications survey for the week ending June 19,...

06/23/2026

Contract signings rose nearly 4% last month, offering up a “late-spring buyer rush” that economists hope will drive a broader recovery in home sales. More buyers entered into contracts for a home in May, the latest sign that the housing market could be on the mend after four sluggish years for h...

06/22/2026

Rising values may leave some longtime owners with taxable gains, making early conversations about timing, records and next steps more important. For some Florida homeowners, the question is not just whether they can sell for a strong price. It is what that sale could mean at tax time. A new National...

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day!

06/20/2026

Three in four Americans planning to buy a home within five years say they would overlook red flags in a property – a finding that underscores the role Realtors play in guiding customers through high-stakes decisions. Buyers stretched by affordability may be more willing to overlook red flags, crea...

06/19/2026

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell to 6.47% this week, while the 15-year fixed rate dropped to 5.81% – tracking Treasury yields that have retreated since a deal to end the war with Iran was announced. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 6.47% from 6.52% last week, mor...

06/18/2026

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate steady Wednesday as policymakers showed growing concern about persistent inflation. New projections marked a shift from March, with several officials now expecting at least one rate hike this year. The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday....

06/17/2026

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If high gas prices and inflation concerns have you rethinking your ...

06/16/2026

Gen X buyers are leading demand for multi-generational homes as adult children move back and aging parents need care. Realtors who understand flexible layouts, zoning and family dynamics can better serve this growing buyer group. Adult kids are moving back. Aging parents need a room. And Gen X is wr...