Florida ranked No. 10 nationally in WalletHub’s latest analysis, buoyed by strong scores for quality of life, safety and the economy.
Individually owned, homesteaded condo units with just values of $700,000 or less can receive up to $500 in refunded sales tax on approved impact windows and doors.
Virtual staging can lower marketing costs, but agents and brokerages must verify that every digital edit accurately represents the property.
Answer Engine Optimization can help agents strengthen their presence in AI-generated recommendations through clear website content, consistent business details and specific customer reviews.
Realtor.com ranked ZIP codes in Oviedo, The Villages, Pompano Beach, Lutz and Tallahassee as Florida’s hottest for 2026, based on listing views and market pace. Oviedo and The Villages each drew more than twice the U.S. average for listing views.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation remains too high and suggested current interest rates may not be restrictive enough to bring it back to the Fed’s 2% target.
The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.66% from 6.65% last week, while the 15-year rate increased to 5.98% from 5.95%.
National speaker and coach Darryl Davis said in HousingWire that licensing, continuing education, liability coverage and fiduciary duties position practitioners as trusted advisers and risk managers.
At the Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, coach Kim Rittberg urged agents to move beyond listing posts by sharing focused content that showcases their expertise and personality.
A WalletHub study ranked Florida the nation’s second-most fun state, citing its restaurants, attractions, outdoor recreation and nightlife.
