Real estate success starts with daily discipline
Agents can use technology to attract customers while relying on preparation, personal contact, property knowledge and impartial negotiation to earn trust, one broker said.
Florida home, auto premiums drop nearly $3 billion
In 2025, homeowners rate increases slowed to less than 1% and auto rates fell 4.1%, while litigation and claim-handling costs also declined, according to a new report commissioned by American Property Casualty Insurance Association.
Small creative shifts can help build wealth
Innovation expert Josh Linkner says long-term wealth can come from questioning old routines, embracing unusual ideas and learning from setbacks.
Florida builders file 6,127 home permits in July
Residential construction represented nearly $2.2 billion in July, even as permit volume declined 18% from June. Tampa’s leading builders posted the highest combined regional activity.
Customer loyalty offers a key business metric
Tracking repeat customers, business sources and community reputation can help agents evaluate long-term stability beyond production numbers.
Building wealth requires a plan for earnings
During the Wealth Building Summit at the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, CPA Greg Antipoff outlined ways agents can use earnings and explore tax advantages as part of a long-term wealth plan.
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs to highest in 13 months
Higher borrowing costs are limiting buyers’ purchasing power and contributing to sluggish home sales. The average 15-year rate also rose to 6.04%.
Fed governor ties rate decision to inflation report
Fed Gov. Christopher Waller said higher-than-expected August inflation could lead him to support a rate hike during the Federal Reserve meeting Sept. 15-16, potentially pushing mortgage rates higher. The August inflation data comes out Sept. 11.
Simple habits that keep referrals coming
NAR data shows repeat business and referrals from past customers generate far more sales volume than other sources. Broker-owner Eric Bramlett said in HousingWire that consistent personal outreach helps turn those relationships into a business that grows over time.
Florida cities sweep top retirement spots
Four Florida cities landed in the national top 10 for retirees, while seven made the top 25, according to WalletHub’s 2026 analysis.