Rising insurance costs, ample inventory create a unique market in Southwest Florida

Rising insurance costs, ample inventory create a unique market in Southwest Florida

Unlike many other metropolitan areas across the country, the housing market in Southwest Florida is comparably flush with for-sale inventory. “I think one of the major trends we are seeing is that... Read more »
Senator urges DOJ to investigate FICO over increasing costs to mortgage lenders

Senator urges DOJ to investigate FICO over increasing costs to mortgage lenders

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice‘s Antitrust Division, urging an investigation of Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO), the company that retains the rights to... Read more »

NAR Responds to President Joe Biden's Remarks on Lowering Housing Costs for American Families – Suzanne Bouhia

2024 National Association of REALTORS® President Kevin Sears issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s remarks on lowering housing costs for American families: “While the National Association of REALTORS® appreciates... Read more »
Rising insurance costs, ample inventory create a unique market in Southwest Florida

Rising home insurance costs are adding pressure for buyers: Insurify

The dream of homeownership is becoming increasingly elusive for many Americans as both home prices and insurance premiums are on the rise.  Over the past decade, home prices have nearly doubled, according... Read more »
As insurance costs rise, real estate agents have more buyer concerns to assuage

As insurance costs rise, real estate agents have more buyer concerns to assuage

As recently as five years ago, homeowners insurance was certainly not top of mind for most homebuyers and their real estate agents, but the rapidly rising cost of insurance premiums is changing... Read more »
Industry experts are closely watching delinquency rates, insurance costs

Industry experts are closely watching delinquency rates, insurance costs

Mortgage servicers, regulators and economists are closely watching the delinquency rates for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans following a spike in the fourth quarter of 2023. Industry experts say that although there’s... Read more »
California’s high costs aren’t deterring Gen Z from moving there: Zillow

California’s high costs aren’t deterring Gen Z from moving there: Zillow

A Zillow analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released Friday shows that the youngest group of prospective homebuyers, Generation Z, are bucking a larger trend by moving to California. Even as California... Read more »
5 Ways to Reduce Homeowners Insurance Costs (2024)

5 Ways to Reduce Homeowners Insurance Costs (2024)

Many new homeowners are looking for ways to save on their home insurance. Although some seem obvious because they are so highly advertised (bundling with auto, shopping online), there are others that... Read more »
Experts offer tips for aging in place and compare costs to assisted living: CNBC

Experts offer tips for aging in place and compare costs to assisted living: CNBC

The data is clear: aging in place is a clear preference for many older Americans making plans for how their later years will play out. But a lot of people approaching these... Read more »
After years of cutting costs, lenders are still not out of the woods: Stratmor

After years of cutting costs, lenders are still not out of the woods: Stratmor

The past three years in the mortgage industry were cutthroat, with origination volume shrinking, and while things are looking better for 2024, lenders are still in a position where they must make... Read more »