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Florida homebuyers may face higher property taxes after a sale resets the home’s assessed value, but homestead exemptions and portability may offer savings.
Economists in a Reuters poll expect a December Fed rate hike, while most forecast no change this week as inflation stays elevated.
If a buyer and brokerage firm want to use a Showing Agreement to cover a large territory instead of a list of properties, what concerns does this raise?
The president's executive order targets mortgage insurance, refinancing expenses and rates on certain government-backed loans, while supporting factory-built housing.
Florida’s third-quarter single-family sales held steady as homes reached contract faster and inventory tightened, though new pending sales declined.
A Neighbors Bank survey finds older owners and first-time buyers considering smaller homes, with upkeep, affordability and mortgage rates shaping decisions.
Marketing listings to other agents, not just consumers, can help properties reach interested buyers through memorable details and shareable materials.
Florida claims 63 of the nation's top 100 snowbird destinations, with Winter Haven and Lakeland leading as affordability and lifestyle shape winter housing choices.
The average 30-year mortgage rate fell to 7.32% from 7.40%, marking its first decline since late August and easing borrowing costs for homebuyers.
At the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo in August, performance coach Nick Klingensmith shares a five-step approach to overcoming market challenges, taking ownership and turning business setbacks into action.