The rate on 30-year mortgages climbed to 7.40% from 7.28% last week, while the average 15-year rate increased to 6.73% from 6.60% last week.
As Hurricane Isaias approaches the state, members can look to Florida Realtors' Disaster Relief Fund for recovery assistance if the storm causes damage.
A state of emergency is in effect for 25 Florida counties as a tropical system approaches, prompting agents to review deadlines, closings and other transaction details.
A bipartisan bill advancing in Congress would clarify that qualifying real estate professionals are independent contractors under federal labor law.
Florida accounted for 26% of new U.S. retail supply in the first half of 2026, while statewide occupancy remained above 96% and retail rents continued to rise.
Agents can generate more referrals by staying connected with past customers and community contacts, offering useful help and making personal introductions easier.
A recent survey found 43% of recent buyers sought mortgage information from real estate agents, ahead of lenders, family and friends, and digital sources.
Buyers may face less competition and more room to negotiate in fall, but fewer listings and affordability challenges can limit their options.
Tampa ranked No. 1 in CoStar’s analysis of smaller industrial spaces, with Miami, Orlando and Jacksonville also placing among the nation’s top 20 markets.
Baby boomers and the Silent Generation are expected to release millions of homes over the next decade, but most will be family-sized or larger, offering limited relief for first-time buyers.
