Quick answer: The Federal Reserve’s key interest rate — the federal funds rate — doesn’t directly set mortgage rates, but it strongly influences them. When the Fed raises rates, borrowing costs across the economy rise, and mortgage rates typically follow within weeks. When the Fed holds or cuts rates, mortgage rates tend to stabilize or… Continue reading How Does The Key Interest Rate Impact the Housing Market?
Category: Home Buying
What Is Landmaxxing Among Affluent Home Buyers?
Quick answer: Landmaxxing is the practice of buying up multiple neighboring properties — rather than just one large home — to expand a private footprint, secure views, protect privacy, and create room for guest houses, staff quarters, or multigenerational living. Coldwell Banker’s 2026 Global Luxury Mid-Year Report named it the number one trend among affluent… Continue reading What Is Landmaxxing Among Affluent Home Buyers?
The Florida Economy Is The 14th Largest In The World!
Florida’s economy just leveled up on the world stage. According to the Florida Chamber Foundation, the Sunshine State’s $1.8 trillion economy is now the 14th largest in the world, moving past both Australia and Mexico. It’s a milestone that puts Florida one step closer to a bigger goal: cracking the top 10 global economies by… Continue reading The Florida Economy Is The 14th Largest In The World!
Foreclosures Increase in 2026
Quick answer: Foreclosure activity rose across the U.S. in the first half of 2026. More than 200,000 properties received foreclosure filings — a 21% jump from the first half of 2025 and a 28% increase from 2024 — according to ATTOM Data’s Mid-Year 2026 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. Florida, South Carolina, and Indiana had the… Continue reading Foreclosures Increase in 2026
Is the South Florida Housing Market Crashing in 2026?
Short answer: No — South Florida is not experiencing a housing crash in 2026. It’s going through a split-market correction: single-family homes remain in a balanced-to-tight market with modest price growth, while the condo market (especially in Miami-Dade) is genuinely soft, weighed down by high inventory, rising insurance costs, and post-Surfside special assessments. If you’re… Continue reading Is the South Florida Housing Market Crashing in 2026?
The Subscription-Based Generation And Its Impact On Real Estate
The Subscription-Based Generation treats access over ownership as the default. Here’s what that mindset is, and how it’s reshaping housing, rentals, and real estate investment. What Is “The Subscription-Based Generation”? The Subscription-Based Generation refers to younger consumers — primarily Gen Z and younger Millennials — who have grown up paying recurring fees for access to… Continue reading The Subscription-Based Generation And Its Impact On Real Estate
New Home Sizes Are Shrinking As Buyers Focus On Affordability And Functionality
New homes in the U.S. are getting smaller. The average new home measured about 2,175 square feet as of December 2025 — roughly 125 square feet less than the peak recorded in February 2019. According to Zonda Home, 80% of the top 50 U.S. housing markets have seen average new-home size decline over that period.… Continue reading New Home Sizes Are Shrinking As Buyers Focus On Affordability And Functionality
Top 5 Reasons To Use A Buyer’s Agent For New Construction
Yes, you should use a real estate agent when buying a new construction home — even though the builder has sales staff on-site. A buyer’s agent negotiates upgrades and price concessions on your behalf, reviews builder contracts for red flags, oversees inspections independent of the builder, and represents your interests instead of the builder’s. In… Continue reading Top 5 Reasons To Use A Buyer’s Agent For New Construction
19% of House Hunters Are Relocating To A Different Metro
In the first quarter of 2026, 19.1% of U.S. house hunters were searching for homes outside their current metro area — a record high and up slightly from 18.9% a year earlier, according to recent migration data from Redfin. Florida metros dominate the list of top destinations, led by Orlando, while expensive job centers like… Continue reading 19% of House Hunters Are Relocating To A Different Metro
5 Reasons To Invest In South Florida Waterfront Real Estate
Quick answer: South Florida waterfront real estate is worth investing in because of fixed and shrinking supply, sustained wealth migration into the region, no state income tax, strong long-term appreciation, and lifestyle demand that keeps buyer interest durable even when broader housing markets cool. As of 2026, luxury waterfront transactions in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm… Continue reading 5 Reasons To Invest In South Florida Waterfront Real Estate