Strategies to Keep You Safe in the Field
Real estate is rewarding, but it comes with risks. Use safety protocols, including Forewarn, help you stay protected while serving customers with confidence.
Rates at Lowest Level in More Than a Year
The average 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.19% from 6.27% last week, while 15-year rates dropped to 5.44% from 5.52% last week.
Florida Home Sales Up, Prices Leveling in Sept.
Florida Realtors Chief Economist: Driven in part by recent lows in mortgage rates, Sept. existing single-family home sales up 13.6% YoY; condo-townhouse sales up 8%.
U.S. Existing-Home Sales Increase 1.5% in Sept.
In the South, existing-home sales climbed 1.6% in September and nearly 7% year-over-year, outpacing other regions as lower mortgage rates improved affordability.
Insurance Reforms Return $1B to Drivers
Progressive will issue refunds to its Florida auto policyholders, averaging $300 each, after insurance reforms cut losses. Other major insurers may soon follow.
Pre-Sale Upgrades May Speed Up Home Sales
Homes with pre-sale improvements sell 72% faster, experts say, as agents focus on helping sellers boost appeal and profits instead of chasing new leads.
More Gen Z Adults Living With Parents
Rising rents and stagnant wages have pushed more young adults to live with their parents—up 6.3% in a decade—as affordability and housing supply tighten.
Escaping the ‘Secret Agent’ Trap
Many new agents announce their careers, then fade from view. Experts say success comes from visibility and showing up consistently.
Generational Gaps Shape Neighborhood Appeal
A new survey finds neighbor connections vary sharply by generation, and experts say those bonds, or lack of them, can shape community stability and home values.
Curb Appeal Starts at the Top: A New Roof
A new roof can raise your home’s value, improve curb appeal and reduce energy costs, often paying off more than interior upgrades like kitchen remodels.