The average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate rose to 7.03%, topping 7% for the first time since January 2025 and further limiting buyers’ purchasing power.
Some Florida agents say remote work is bringing younger seasonal buyers to the state, with buyers in their 30s and 40s splitting time between homes.
OpenAI plans to retire custom GPTs Dec. 11, prompting users to prepare replacements and test tools they rely on for daily work.
Florida approved home insurance rate cuts of up to 10.4% for more than 62,000 policies, while Citizens urged homeowners facing increases to shop for coverage.
During a Florida Realtors Live interview at the Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, DeLand-area Realtor Cynthia DeLuca shares how long-term rental ownership can generate cash flow, build family wealth and help investors reach financial goals.
About 22% of Realtors have faced a safety concern. Screening apps, panic buttons and smarter lockboxes can provide added protection before and during showings.
Buyers who fall short under traditional credit scoring have another financing path now that more lenders can use VantageScore 4.0.
Fake sellers increasingly target vacant land and absentee-owned properties, prompting agents and title firms to strengthen identity checks.
A Realtor.com analysis finds late fall brings more inventory, less competition and lower asking prices to buyers in four Florida metros.
A John Burns Research and Consulting survey found about half view “dream home” as overused, suggesting agents should emphasize quality and how homes fit buyers’ lives.
