The average rate on 30-year mortgages slipped to 6.21% from 6.22% last week. Rates on 15-year mortgages averaged 5.47%, down from 5.54% last week.

Florida’s housing market slowed in 2025, but easing mortgage rates, steady migration and improving international activity point to early momentum.

A UF statewide study finds Florida’s rental demand outpacing supply, with rising costs, shrinking affordability and growing pressure on low-income households.

As markets normalize, agents can win more listings by leaning on local data, clearer pricing expectations and 90-day plans that build steady pipeline activity.

Delistings are rising in some markets as pricing gaps widen. Agents can keep sellers committed by setting realistic prices and staying proactive.

Slower price growth marked 2025 as more metros saw declines, equity borrowing increased and affordability pressures remain heading into 2026.

Emerging tech is helping agents spot buyer intent sooner, prompting timely outreach that turns interest into real conversations as 2026 approaches.

High-end buyers are showing growing interest in fully furnished homes, drawn by faster move-ins, simpler logistics and the appeal of turnkey living.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act outlines how credit data is collected, who can access it and what rights consumers have to dispute errors and protect their information.

Homeowners should rely on referrals, compare written estimates, hire local when possible and confirm insurance coverage before selecting a contractor.

The Supreme Court declined to revisit an antitrust challenge involving NAR’s former optional no-commingling policy, leaving lower-court rulings in NAR’s favor intact.

A condo board can deny a rental if its rules set a minimum credit score, as long as the policy is clear, applied consistently and not used to discriminate.

A recent court case shows how recommending an unlicensed contractor can trigger an agent’s duty of reasonable care and lead to costly liability.

A 1991 court ruling allows non-Realtor brokers (Thompson brokers) in Florida, Georgia and Alabama to access MLSs without joining a Realtor association.