Mortgage rates edge higher amid Iran tensions, inflation uncertainty
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.
These states have the most million-dollar 'starter homes'
More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study.
More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a month as Iran deal progresses
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
US existing-home sales jump to highest level since December
Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.
Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.
Mortgage rates are moving again: What homebuyers need to know
U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.
U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.
Father's Day gift guide 2026: Ideas for the Self-Care Dad, the Gourmet Dad and more
As Father’s Day 2026 approaches this June 21st, the retail landscape is witnessing a seismic shift.
As Father’s Day 2026 approaches this June 21st, the retail landscape is witnessing a seismic shift.
Manasota Key home elevation: Couple reports cracks and damage, delays on $244K project
A Manasota Key couple is dealing with unexpected damage and delays after hiring a contractor to elevate their home to prevent future flooding.
A Manasota Key couple is dealing with unexpected damage and delays after hiring a contractor to elevate their home to prevent future flooding.
Elevated house problems
A Manasota Key couple is dealing with unexpected damage and delays after hiring a contractor to elevate their home to prevent future flooding. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
A Manasota Key couple is dealing with unexpected damage and delays after hiring a contractor to elevate their home to prevent future flooding. FOX 13's Craig Patrick reports.
Men in recovery support each other after losing everything in fire at Valrico sober living home
A fire at a Valrico sober living home has displaced about a dozen men who were working to rebuild their lives through recovery.
A fire at a Valrico sober living home has displaced about a dozen men who were working to rebuild their lives through recovery.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Warrick Dunn gives back to Sarasota family in his mother's honor
It is not every day you find a Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend standing in your driveway. For one local mother and her family, that reality came to life just ahead of Mother’s Day.
It is not every day you find a Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend standing in your driveway. For one local mother and her family, that reality came to life just ahead of Mother’s Day.
Pinellas County completes first home repairs through $813M hurricane recovery program: Here's how to apply
Walking into Martha Cannon’s Tarpon Springs home, the scars of the 2024 hurricane seasons are finally gone.
Walking into Martha Cannon’s Tarpon Springs home, the scars of the 2024 hurricane seasons are finally gone.
Thonotosassa estate for sale considered most expensive in Tampa area at $115 million: 'It's really enchanting'
An 87-acre estate in Hillsborough County is on the market for $115 million, which the listing agent says is the most expensive in the Tampa area.
An 87-acre estate in Hillsborough County is on the market for $115 million, which the listing agent says is the most expensive in the Tampa area.
Trump administration proposal to use 401(k) savings for home down payments sparks debate
Buying a home has traditionally been part of the American dream. For many everyday Americans, it’s out of reach as down payments are a major barrier.
Buying a home has traditionally been part of the American dream. For many everyday Americans, it’s out of reach as down payments are a major barrier.
2026 hurricane season: Will below-average storm predictions lower Florida home insurance premiums?
It’s felt like homeowners’ insurance rates have only gone up for years, so experts explained to what extent that recent law changes, and if hurricane season predictions influence how much you pay.
It’s felt like homeowners’ insurance rates have only gone up for years, so experts explained to what extent that recent law changes, and if hurricane season predictions influence how much you pay.
Young woman shapes St. Pete skyline at 400 Central: 'No two days are the same'
Rising high above downtown St. Petersburg, the Residences at 400 Central is the tallest residential tower on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Rising high above downtown St. Petersburg, the Residences at 400 Central is the tallest residential tower on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Home values are rising again — Here’s where the market is rebounding
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
New calculator shows what Florida’s proposed property tax cuts could do to your bill
Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez’s office launched a new Proposed Tax Legislation Estimator Thursday, giving homeowners a way to plug in their property and see estimated outcomes under multiple property tax proposals being debated in Tallahassee.
Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez’s office launched a new Proposed Tax Legislation Estimator Thursday, giving homeowners a way to plug in their property and see estimated outcomes under multiple property tax proposals being debated in Tallahassee.
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since 2022
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level since September 2022, with the average 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.01% from 6.09% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level since September 2022, with the average 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.01% from 6.09% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
Florida housing relief: Bill aimed at cutting closing costs for families clears first hurdle
State lawmakers are considering a few bills to help first-time homebuyers in Florida, including one that would waive taxes for low to moderate-income families.
State lawmakers are considering a few bills to help first-time homebuyers in Florida, including one that would waive taxes for low to moderate-income families.
Florida first-time homebuyers: New bill would require employers to assist with down payments, closing costs
State Representative Jervonte Edmonds is looking at a way to make it easier for Floridians to live where they work.
State Representative Jervonte Edmonds is looking at a way to make it easier for Floridians to live where they work.