Manufactured homes gain traction as affordability option

Manufactured housing is drawing renewed attention as buyers search for lower-cost paths to homeownership. For Realtors, the trend creates opportunities to discuss financing differences, land ownership, resale expectations and local zoning as manufactured homes become a larger part of affordability c

Mortgage Rates Move Back Up With Oil Prices

Imagine being stuck at home watching TV for 3 months and only being able to stream one show. That's been the case for the bond market (which dictates interest rates ) since the beginning of March. The show in question involves watching war-related headlines and reacting in roughly the same manner as

Property tax amendment heads to voters

Lawmakers approve a constitutional amendment that seeks to reshape Florida's property tax system. It must be approved by Florida voters during the November general election.

Florida consumer sentiment falls again

Households are showing more caution as inflation, energy costs and borrowing costs pressure budgets, a shift that can slow buyer decisions and put more focus on affordability.