How to Sell Your Fort Lauderdale Home Without a Price Cut Price cuts just hit a record. In the four weeks ending October 11, 2026, 22% of U.S. home sellers with active listings lowered their asking price, the highest share in Redfin's records (Redfin). South Florida has felt this more than most. Ear

Mortgage Rates Above 7% Through 2027? What Fort Lauderdale Buyers Should Know By Kate Zhurko, Fort Lauderdale Realtor · Updated October 16, 2026 Quick answer: The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) expects the average 30-year mortgage rate to stay above 7% through the end of 2027. In Fort Lauderdale

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 7.5% last week, shortly after the Fed raised rates for the first time in three years. If you're planning to buy a home sometime in the next year, that kind of move could change what you can afford by about $60,000. I know rates have a lot of buyers in Fort Lauderd

Should you buy now, or wait for a better time? I hear this question from buyers in Fort Lauderdale all the time, and I understand why you'd ask it. Putting your money into a home is a huge decision, and nobody wants to look back and wish they'd waited for a lower rate or a better price. A study by A

Scroll through your YouTube or X feed long enough, and you’ll no doubt see at least one dommer warning of an imminent housing crash. Some of them sound so convincing, too.  But the data on today’s housing market shows something completely different.  Home prices climbed 2.1% across the country over

A lot of buyers right now are in a holding pattern, watching the market and waiting for prices to come down.  Oxford Economics just put a number on how long that wait might actually be: seven years. That projection comes from one of the most widely cited economic research firms in the world. If you'

For the first time since 2023, more Americans say buying beats renting.  That’s the headline stat from Bank of America’s 2026 Homebuyer Insights report. Based on responses to their national online survey, 53% of respondents say it’s better to buy a home in the current market than to rent or move in

Most homeowners don't need to know everything about the housing market. They just want answers to questions like: If I listed today, would my home sell quickly? Would buyers expect me to negotiate? Are prices still holding up in my neighborhood? Should I wait until next year? The good news is you do

Every year, Gallup asks Americans a simple question:  What's the best long-term investment?  Real estate won again in 2026, for the 14th year running. I get why people ask if that's still true. Crypto has its true believers, and while the stock market has had a rough stretch lately, it’s a popular o

Deciding to buy a home is the first step. Of many.  Then there’s knowing where to begin or what to expect throughout the process, not to mention the pitfalls when you’re navigating a home purchase for the first time.  Just recently, I came across a breakdown from Sharran Srivatsaa, a real estate str

You find a home you like, check the listing history and realize it has been on the market for months. Your first thought might be: What’s wrong with it? That is a reasonable question. But a longer time on the market does not automatically mean a home has a serious problem. It could be overpriced. It

You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier. And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But here’s what some are starting to realize. Waiting doesn’t usually fix th

Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability. Because you deserve someone who will be honest and transparent about what’s going on, especially if you’ve got a move on your mind. Here’s the full picture of what’s happening and why. The good – and the bad. So, you know what it truly

Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA. But many are closer than they think. And you might be, too. If you’re a Veteran, you probably know the Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan benefit exists – it's been around for over

If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier. The median sale price of a newly built home is now at its lowest level since 2021, according to the latest data from the Census. And on top of that, builders are still rolli

You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high. And maybe your brother-in-law brought it up at the dinner table like he’s been waiting all week to spark a debate. Here's the thing. He's not wrong. But he only has half the story. And the half he's missing?

It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?” With everything in the news, that concern makes some sense. No one wants to make a big financial decision at the wrong time. But here’s what’s important to know. You don’t want to get hung up on th

Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most. That's their asking price.  A survey from Realtor.com shows about 8 in 10 (80%) of sellers expect to sell at or above their asking price today. But here’s where things get interesting. In real

You've probably seen the headlines saying, "foreclosures are on the rise,” and maybe your mind jumped straight to 2008. That’s understandable. A lot of people remember that crash and all the foreclosures that happened during that window, and they’re hoping something like that never happens again.  B

Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market. But what does that really mean – and is it worth the effort? The short answer is “yes,” especially right now. With more houses for sale this year, you’re likely wondering how to make the most money p