Fla.’s 2025 Housing Market Ends on Positive Trends

Fla.’s 2025 Housing Market Ends on Positive Trends

By Marla Martin Florida Realtors: Single-family home sales were up 0.9% YoY, median prices were stabilizing and inventory levels suggested a return to normal season patterns. ORLANDO, Fla. — As 2025 came to a close, Florida’s housing market showed positive momentum,...
Realtors Rally for Key 2026 Real Estate Policies

Realtors Rally for Key 2026 Real Estate Policies

By Amy Connolly Great American Realtors Days begins today, bringing members to Tallahassee to spotlight housing, property rights and tax issues for the 2026 session. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Realtors® from across Florida are at the state Capitol this week for Great...
Why Authentic Content Will Win in 2026

Why Authentic Content Will Win in 2026

By Alyssa Mercante Realtors are using AI to save time, but experts say posts perform best when agents add personal insight, local knowledge and an authentic voice. NEW YORK – If 2025 was the year AI-generated content flooded social media platforms, 2026 will be the...
30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls to 3-Year Low

30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls to 3-Year Low

By Alex Veiga Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.06% this week from 6.16% last week. A year ago, the rate averaged 7.04%. Rates on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages dropping to 5.38%. MCLEAN, Va. — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate is now down to its lowest level...
Quieter Streets Linked to Increase in Home Prices

Quieter Streets Linked to Increase in Home Prices

An analysis of Florida homes showed that properties located roughly a football field away from newly installed traffic noise barriers saw prices rise by nearly 7%. NEW YORK – Homes located near newly constructed highway sound barriers tend to see meaningful price...