Small home problems can become big obstacles when buyers walk through the door

Buyers who spot maintenance issues, odors, water damage or questionable DIY work during showings may respond with lower offers, added contingencies or harder negotiations.

Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Levels in a Week

In a real sense, today's rate update is more of an addendum to yesterday's rate update. Yesterday afternoon saw heavy, continued selling in the bond market amid a flood of trading associated with the end of the quarter. Because mortgage rates are directly based on the bond market, this resulted in m

Follow-ups, not new leads, drives Realtor pipeline

Agents who chase new leads while neglecting follow-up are leaving business behind, according to real estate trainer Darryl Davis. He recommends auditing activities by what produces real conversations versus what only feels productive.

Florida consumer sentiment index falls in June

Florida consumers grew more cautious as inflation concerns, household budget pressure and softer job conditions continued to shape expectations for the economy and major financial decisions.