Florida housing inventory fell by double digits in August, helping support prices even as sales slowed, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor said.
Fake sellers increasingly target vacant land and absentee-owned properties, prompting agents and title firms to strengthen identity checks.
Florida median home prices rose in August despite slower sales, with tightening inventory helping support them, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor said.
A study found buying sooner beat waiting two years in 74% of Florida scenarios, though it excludes several major homeownership costs.
Buyers who fall short under traditional credit scoring have another financing path now that more lenders can use VantageScore 4.0.
In an interview on Florida Realtors Live at the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, real estate educator Paul Fedynich explains how mentorship helps agents strengthen communication skills, build their businesses and better serve buyers and sellers.
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.
On Florida Realtors Live at the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, real estate broker associate Corina Lessa Silva shares how a focused niche, consistent video content and customer follow-up helped build her international business.
Florida home sales dipped slightly in August, but tightening inventory and rising prices point to a leveling market, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor said.
Tracking appointments and closed deals can give real estate teams a clearer view of lead-generation results than response times or cost per lead.
