As we head into the new year, there’s some good news for anyone watching the South Florida housing market closely: mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest point of 2025 so far. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is now 6.15%, down from last week and well below wher

How Zoning Flexibility is Reshaping Redevelopment Opportunities Across Broward County As your trusted local real estate expert here in Broward County, I've watched our market transform dramatically over the past few years. One of the most significant changes happening right now isn't just about risi

Florida Home Insurance Costs Are Finally Starting to Level Off — What That Means for You For years, Floridians have braced themselves for nonstop home insurance increases — especially here in South Florida, where higher density, higher home values, and hurricane risk create the perfect storm for ele

Big News in Mortgage Lending Starting November 16, 2025, Fannie Mae is officially removing the minimum credit score requirement (previously 620) for loans run through its Desktop Underwriter (DU) system. I’ve already had several clients reach out asking what this means — does this make it easier to