Dip in Mortgage Rates Lowered Down Payments

Down payment dollar amounts fell in 21 states in the third quarter with the biggest decline in Florida, where they fell 24% from a year earlier.

Fewer Than 1/3 of Renters Pay Under $1K a Month

Most U.S. renters pay between $1,000 and $1,9999 a month across the nation. The median apartment asking rent now sits at $1,634.

‘Cat Fund’ Could Face $4.6B Storm Tab

The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund is expected to have sufficient cash reserves to cover its portion of losses if the preliminary estimates hold steady.

New Guide Helps Sellers Find the Right Agent

NAR’s latest Consumer Guide, Ten Questions to Ask a Seller's Agent, provides helpful questions sellers should consider when selecting an agent.