New Jobs Report Opens Door to Rate Cut
U.S. job growth slowed in August and unemployment rose to 4.3%, boosting expectations of a Fed rate cut that may ease mortgage rates for homebuyers.
Mortgage Rates Slide, Buyers Gain Edge
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.5% from 6.56%, while borrowing costs on 15-year mortgages slipped to 5.6% from 5.69%.
House Panel to Look at Property Taxes
A Florida House panel will meet in September to discuss property taxes. Gov. DeSantis seeks a 2026 ballot measure to cut them.
Agents Shifting to Connection-First Marketing
Real estate agents are moving away from high-volume tactics for approaches like the 3-3-3 Rule, personalizing outreach to build authentic, lasting client ties.
Florida’s Springs Threatened by Pollution, Growth
Florida has more than 1,000 springs that provide drinking water and recreation. Pollution, growth and climate change are straining the aquifer.
Home Remodels Can Put Couples to the Test
A new survey finds home renovations often spark disagreements. Real estate pros can help couples navigate decisions and reduce tension.
Home Trashed as Owner Struggled to Evict Tenant
Compassion for a homeless family turned into a months-long legal battle over eviction that left a Florida property owner with a damaged home and strained finances.
Why Selling an Inherited House May Take Longer
Selling an inherited house may face challenges from the probate process, uncertainty about how much to list the home for or who to sell to – having a plan helps.
Write a Real Estate Case Study That Wins Clients
Walking through a previous transaction via a strong study can demonstrate how an agent managed challenges, overcame issues and reached a successful outcome.
U.S. Job Openings Slip in July
Employers posted 7.2M job vacancies in July – down from 7.4M in June and below economists’ forecast – as the American labor market continues to cool.