Blogs

Oct 06, 2026 • By amyc

Buyers turn to agents for mortgage information

A recent survey found 43% of recent buyers sought mortgage information from real estate agents, ahead of lenders, family and friends, and digital sources.

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Oct 06, 2026 • By amyc

Driving referrals with stronger relationships

Agents can generate more referrals by staying connected with past customers and community contacts, offering useful help and making personal introductions easier.

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Oct 06, 2026 • By amyc

Fall homebuying offers benefits and trade-offs

Buyers may face less competition and more room to negotiate in fall, but fewer listings and affordability challenges can limit their options.

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Oct 05, 2026 • By amyc

Four Florida markets make industrial top 20

Tampa ranked No. 1 in CoStar’s analysis of smaller industrial spaces, with Miami, Orlando and Jacksonville also placing among the nation’s top 20 markets.

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Oct 05, 2026 • By amyc

Aging owners could free up 13.9M homes by 2036

Baby boomers and the Silent Generation are expected to release millions of homes over the next decade, but most will be family-sized or larger, offering limited relief for first-time buyers.

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Oct 05, 2026 • By amyc

Brokerages expand AI plans beyond marketing

Real estate brokerages plan to expand AI use for recruiting, administrative work and customer management, according to a Delta Media Group survey.

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Oct 02, 2026 • By amyc

Personal touches can help real estate marketing

Tailoring messages to a person, property or neighborhood can help agents distinguish their business and encourage customers to respond.

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Oct 02, 2026 • By amyc

FHFA moves to expand mortgage insurance outreach

Fannie Mae will allow mortgage companies to notify borrowers who may qualify to cancel private mortgage insurance, potentially lowering their monthly payments.

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Oct 02, 2026 • By amyc

Webinar: The nuts and bolts of how Amendment 3 improves affordability

Florida Realtors members heard how Amendment 3 could provide meaningful property-tax relief and improve affordability if approved by voters in November.

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Oct 01, 2026 • By amyc

Mortgage rates rise to nearly 3-year high

The average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 7.28%, its sixth straight weekly increase and highest level since November 2023. The 15-year rate rose to 6.60%.

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Oct 01, 2026 • By amyc

Buyers weigh budgets and home priorities

A new survey found 77% of recent buyers exceeded their initial budgets, while some accepted fewer bedrooms, smaller yards or different locations.

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Oct 01, 2026 • By amyc

Lenders offered more time for appraisal shift

Agents and buyers may see both old and new appraisal formats during the transition. An Oct. 16 Florida Realtors webinar will explain the changes.