Cotality research found buyers are changing budgets, loan sizes and home searches to make purchases work, with younger buyers particularly willing to make trade-offs.
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady Wednesday after last month’s increase, seeking more economic data as inflation remains above its 2% target.
Occupied industrial space increased in six of seven Florida markets tracked by Colliers, but vacancy rates in all seven remained above the national rate.
Business leaders’ expectations for hiring, sales and investment remained above year-earlier levels, despite a pullback from the previous quarter.
Open-ended questions, attentive listening and thoughtful follow-up can help real estate agents build trust before difficult discussions about pricing and offers.
Tampa led construction activity, while Polk, Pasco and Duval counties posted gains even as permit counts declined across all five regions tracked by HBW.
Large warehouse vacancy along the Tampa–Orlando corridor rose to 10.1%, giving tenants more choices as rents on signed leases reached a market high.
AI can save agents time, but generic content won't set them apart. A reusable personal profile can help make marketing more authentic.
Research links lower returns among older home sellers to property condition and sales methods, highlighting trade-offs in quick or private deals.
As home sales remain sluggish, rentals offer brokerages an opportunity to generate revenue today while building client relationships that can lead to future sales.
