Higher borrowing costs are limiting buyers’ purchasing power and contributing to sluggish home sales. The average 15-year rate also rose to 6.04%.
Fed Gov. Christopher Waller said higher-than-expected August inflation could lead him to support a rate hike during the Federal Reserve meeting Sept. 15-16, potentially pushing mortgage rates higher. The August inflation data comes out Sept. 11.
During the Wealth Building Summit at the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, CPA Greg Antipoff outlined ways agents can use earnings and explore tax advantages as part of a long-term wealth plan.
Four Florida cities landed in the national top 10 for retirees, while seven made the top 25, according to WalletHub’s 2026 analysis.
Most executives expect a flat second half as rising construction costs and cautious speculative building shape the new-home outlook.
NAR data shows repeat business and referrals from past customers generate far more sales volume than other sources. Broker-owner Eric Bramlett said in HousingWire that consistent personal outreach helps turn those relationships into a business that grows over time.
Investors at Florida Realtors’ Wealth Building Summit said cash flow, backup plans and active oversight can help real estate professionals create lasting income.
All five measures of confidence weakened in August as Floridians grew more pessimistic about the economy and major household purchases.
The lowest-priced home does not always offer the best value, said housing market analyst John Burns, of John Burns Research and Consulting. Entry-level buyers are weighing what the home will cost each month, how well it fits their future plans and how comfortable they feel making the purchase.
The governor said he plans to get involved in the campaign for the property tax amendment, which Florida Realtors supports.
