Attorney Timothy Shields shared ways to prevent misleading AI-generated listings and photos, protect customer information and set brokerage policies.
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate declined to 7.24%, its lowest level in more than a month, Freddie Mac said. The 15-year rate fell to 6.60%. Both remained above year-ago levels.
A UCC-1 filing on leased solar panels can block a buyer’s loan, but sellers can usually clear it by transferring the lease or buying it out. An expert advised contacting the solar company early.
Federal assistance has been approved for northwest Florida communities affected by Hurricane Isaias as potential insured losses reached $652 million. Individual assistance and hazard mitigation funding remain under review.
Business leaders’ expectations for hiring, sales and investment remained above year-earlier levels, despite a pullback from the previous quarter.
Occupied industrial space increased in six of seven Florida markets tracked by Colliers, but vacancy rates in all seven remained above the national rate.
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady Wednesday after last month’s increase, seeking more economic data as inflation remains above its 2% target.
Tampa led construction activity, while Polk, Pasco and Duval counties posted gains even as permit counts declined across all five regions tracked by HBW.
Thoughtful gifts, handwritten notes and well-timed visits give real estate agents opportunities to reconnect with customers without making a sales pitch.
Investor purchases varied widely across Florida in early 2026, with lower-priced homes drawing buyers in some metros and higher-priced properties in others.
