A new appraisal reporting format is rolling out. These five questions can help agents prepare for lender changes, customer conversations and transactions.
Buyers are using AI to compare homes, review reports and test affordability, but agents still play a key role in verifying information and providing local context.
Realtor.com research finds that credit scores, down payments and lender choice can influence the mortgage rate a buyer receives, even when average rates are high.
A Neighbors Bank survey found 71% of Americans would consider buying a home with someone other than a spouse to make homeownership more affordable.
Florida Realtors members can find disaster relief, emergency business loans, insurance guidance and other help following Hurricane Isaias.
A survey found 68% of homeowners were satisfied with their finances, compared with 47% of nonhomeowners, though many in both groups lived paycheck to paycheck.
Fed officials generally expect another rate hike may be needed this year as inflation remains above target, though policymakers may hold rates steady in October.
At the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, Mike Mooney urged agents to focus on small gains, stronger communication, better listening and fewer assumptions.
The new appraisal format changes how information is reported, not how value is determined. Florida Realtors will host an Oct. 16 webinar to help members prepare for the transition.
As Hurricane Isaias approaches the state, members can look to Florida Realtors' Disaster Relief Fund for recovery assistance if the storm causes damage.
