Refi Demand Improves While Purchase Applications Edge Lower

Mortgage applications decreased modestly last week, with overall volume slipping 1.2%. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey showed a decline in the seasonally adjusted Composite Index for the week ending August 29, 2025. “ Mortgage rates declined last week, with the 30-year fixed rate fa

Can’t Pay A Condo Assessment? What’s Next?

RE Q&A: Owners are required to pay special assessments. Boards may allow payment plans, while options such as reverse mortgages or selling may help manage costs.

Mortgage Rates Fall on Fed Cut Speculation

The average 30-year mortgage rate dipped to the lowest rate in months as markets increasingly expect a Federal Reserve rate cut in September.

Florida Consumer Sentiment at Three-Year High

The latest confidence index from UF found Floridians are feeling more optimistic about their personal finances and about the economy in the next year.