Women with high net worth are buying luxury homes with privacy, lifestyle function and investment strategy in mind, changing how brokers market and sell high-end properties.

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold its key interest rate steady today as new Chair Kevin Warsh leads his first policy meeting. The Fed does not set mortgage rates directly, but its outlook can influence borrowing-cost expectations. If policymakers signal fewer rate cuts ahead, buyers may need to reassess budgets and timelines.

Florida TaxWatch expects the state to keep adding residents, a long-term signal for housing demand, inventory and local market needs.