Florida Realtors® News
- Mortgage Rates Fall Lowest Level Since April July 3, 2025Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.67% from 6.77% last week, while rates on 15-year mortgages declined to fell to 5.80% from 5.89%.amyc
- Help Florida Realtors ‘Clean Up Florida Waters’ July 3, 2025The major cleanup effort continues throughout July, as Realtors and others clear trash and debris from beaches, lakes and other waterways in their communities.amyc
- Turn Waiting Time Into Wow Time July 3, 2025What callers hear while waiting on the phone can shape their impression of your business. Use that time to sound current, helpful and consistent with your brand.amyc
- Census Shows Big Age Gaps Across Florida Counties July 3, 2025Florida has one of the nation’s highest median ages, but 22 counties saw a drop in median age since 2020, showing wide age variation across the state.amyc
- Talking Customers Through Their Concerns July 3, 2025Agents can ease customer concerns by focusing on appraisal values, market strategy and transparent pricing to build trust and guide informed decisions.amyc
- Using Pre-Listing Inspections to Save Deals July 3, 2025Real estate pros say having an inspection before listing the house can help calm nerves and save deals by providing the chance to address repairs long before a sale.amyc
- Court: Landlords Have Right to Repayment July 2, 2025The Federal Circuit upheld property owners' right to seek compensation over the CDC eviction ban. The government may still ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review.amyc
- Two New Property Insurers Approved July 2, 2025Two more property insurers have been approved to operate in Florida, bringing the total to 14 since recent reforms. Officials say the market is stabilizing.amyc
- The Case for Home Staging July 2, 2025Staging helps homes sell faster and for more, NAR found. Key areas include the living room and kitchen. Agents urge sellers to declutter and make minor updates.amyc
- What's Making Your Kitchen Island Look Cheap? July 2, 2025Designers say clutter, poor materials and mismatched decor can make a kitchen island look low-end. Prioritize simplicity, quality and proportion.amyc