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Veronica Figueroa once had three people answering her emails. Then she tried an AI assistant that filters the fluff, drafts replies and mimics her tone. Now, email takes 20 minutes a day—and she’s got her time (and privacy) back.
Small, meaningful pop-by gifts help agents stay connected with past customers, show appreciation and encourage referrals without feeling overly promotional.
In a crowded social media video scene, personality wins. Sue Benson shows how sharing honest insights, consumer tips and quick videos create connection—and leads that last.
Inflation and high prices remain top concerns, with little change in how consumers view their finances or the overall economy, according to the University of Michigan.
Rising rents and stagnant wages have pushed more young adults to live with their parents – up 6.3% in a decade – as affordability and housing supply tighten.
In the South, existing-home sales climbed 1.6% in September and nearly 7% year-over-year, outpacing other regions as lower mortgage rates improved affordability.
Homes with pre-sale improvements sell 72% faster, experts say, as agents focus on helping sellers boost appeal and profits instead of chasing new leads.
Florida Realtors Chief Economist: Driven in part by recent lows in mortgage rates, Sept. existing single-family home sales up 13.6% YoY; condo-townhouse sales up 8%.
Progressive will issue refunds to its Florida auto policyholders, averaging $300 each, after insurance reforms cut losses. Other major insurers may soon follow.
The average 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.19% from 6.27% last week, while 15-year rates dropped to 5.44% from 5.52% last week.