Mortgage rates eased for the second straight week, with the average 30-year fixed rate slipping to 6.65%, though borrowing costs remain above year-ago levels.
The Wealth Building Summit at the Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo challenged Realtors to think beyond the next transaction, with sessions on investing, tax strategy, long-term ownership, financial habits and creative ways to build lasting wealth.
Several awards recognizing Realtor® excellence were presented Thursday at the annual convention: Tim Weisheyer, president in 2025, was named Realtor of the Year.
Florida home sales and pending sales continued to rise in July, suggesting buyers are moving forward even as the mortgage-rate advantage they had earlier this year fades.
More Americans are working past 65, changing what some older buyers want in a home, from office space and strong internet to low-maintenance features.
Stalled listings may need better pricing, stronger photos, updated descriptions, seller incentives and renewed agent outreach before sellers turn to a price cut, real estate coach Darryl Davis says.
NAR is urging federal officials to include self-employed real estate professionals in a proposed rule that could expand access to association health plans.
Florida placed 19 cities among SmartAsset’s top 75 U.S. boomtowns, led by Palm Coast, North Port and Palm Bay, based on housing, workforce and economic growth.
Short-form video and helpful explanations about financing, costs and the buying process can help agents reach millennial and Gen Z buyers.
Agents remain responsible for checking property facts, protecting customer information and reviewing AI-generated marketing before it reaches the public.
