U.S. Average 30-year Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.69%

It’s the lowest level since late Oct.; last week it was 6.81%. The average 15-year mortgage interest rate fell to 5.96%. Rates mostly have been rising in recent weeks.

Legislative Proposal Would Nix State Park Plans

The bill would strike golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball courts and ball fields from recreational uses at state parks, and limit camping cabins’ occupancy to six.

Fla. Insurance Head: No New Legislative Reforms Yet

Commissioner Yaworsky says the state needs to analyze previous reforms, which seem to be boosting the private insurance market, before lawmakers introduce new efforts.

Real Estate Business Looking Positive in 2025

Recent mortgage rate forecasts have been optimistic and some economists expect the number of homes sold to reach 5.4M this year, an increase of 14% YoY.