Survey: First-time buyers remain optimistic despite affordability hurdles

Many first-time homebuyers still plan to purchase homes despite affordability challenges, with buyers increasingly willing to compromise on location, size and financing strategies to enter the market.

Rising condo sales signal opportunity as Florida market stabilizes

Florida condo and townhouse sales rose 7% year over year in April, with pending sales up nearly 15%, giving agents new tools to re-engage affordability-focused buyers statewide.

Mortgage Rates Jump Again, Now up 0.75% Since Start of The War

It was another rough day for the bond market and, thus, for interest rates . Investors aggressively sold bonds in the first 2 hours of trading, taking 10yr Treasury yields to the highest level in more than a year. Mortgage-specific bonds have been doing better versus Treasuries in recent months than

Florida lawmakers support housing funding priorities in 2026 special session

House and Senate negotiators remain aligned on $50 million for Hometown Heroes and full SHIP and SAIL appropriations as budget talks continue.