At the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, Mike Mooney urged agents to focus on small gains, stronger communication, better listening and fewer assumptions.
Fed officials generally expect another rate hike may be needed this year as inflation remains above target, though policymakers may hold rates steady in October.
A survey found 68% of homeowners were satisfied with their finances, compared with 47% of nonhomeowners, though many in both groups lived paycheck to paycheck.
The new appraisal format changes how information is reported, not how value is determined. Florida Realtors will host an Oct. 16 webinar to help members prepare for the transition.
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.
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.
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.
A recent survey found 43% of recent buyers sought mortgage information from real estate agents, ahead of lenders, family and friends, and digital sources.
