Fed Delivers Third Straight Rate Cut
The Fed cut its key rate by 0.25% to about 3.6% and signaled a possible pause on future cuts. The rate decrease can help ease mortgage rates, but not immediately.
The Fed cut its key rate by 0.25% to about 3.6% and signaled a possible pause on future cuts. The rate decrease can help ease mortgage rates, but not immediately.
Experts say sellers should focus on repairs that affect safety, function and maintenance. Strategic fixes — not luxury upgrades — help homes show better and avoid deal-killers.
Agents are leaning on calmer, psychology-based tactics to negotiate concessions, using timing, framing and high-value, low-cost trades to keep deals moving.
AI can boost efficiency, but businesses still need people to personalize outreach and close deal. Blending AI insights with human expertise delivers better results
NAR’s latest outlook points to rising demand in 2026, with Jacksonville noted for job growth, income gains and a better balance between prices and wages.