https://www.floridarealtors.org/ Florida Realtors®, formerly known as the Florida Association of Realtors®, serves as The Voice for Real Estate® in Florida. It provides programs, services, continuing education, research and legislative representation to its 115,000 members in 67 boards/associations. en https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/real-estate-qa-can-leased-solar-panels-derail-home-sale A UCC-1 filing on leased solar panels can block a buyer’s loan, but sellers can usually clear it by transferring the lease or buying it out. An expert advised contacting the solar company early. Thu, 29 Oct 26 15:10:07 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/real-estate-qa-can-leased-solar-panels-derail-home-sale https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/ai-can-speed-work-still-needs-your-review Attorney Timothy Shields shared ways to prevent misleading AI-generated listings and photos, protect customer information and set brokerage policies. Thu, 29 Oct 26 13:10:45 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/ai-can-speed-work-still-needs-your-review https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/rates-dip-lowest-level-more-month The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate declined to 7.24%, its lowest level in more than a month, Freddie Mac said. The 15-year rate fell to 6.60%. Both remained above year-ago levels. Thu, 29 Oct 26 12:10:45 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/rates-dip-lowest-level-more-month https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/federal-disaster-declared-isaias-insured-losses-grow Federal assistance has been approved for northwest Florida communities affected by Hurricane Isaias as potential insured losses reached $652 million. Individual assistance and hazard mitigation funding remain under review. Thu, 29 Oct 26 9:10:16 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/federal-disaster-declared-isaias-insured-losses-grow https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/florida-ceos-upbeat-about-economy-hiring-outlook-tops-nation Business leaders’ expectations for hiring, sales and investment remained above year-earlier levels, despite a pullback from the previous quarter. Wed, 28 Oct 26 14:10:24 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/florida-ceos-upbeat-about-economy-hiring-outlook-tops-nation https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/fed-keeps-rates-unchanged-gives-little-signal-next-move The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady Wednesday after last month’s increase, seeking more economic data as inflation remains above its 2% target. Wed, 28 Oct 26 14:10:09 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/fed-keeps-rates-unchanged-gives-little-signal-next-move https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/florida-warehouse-market-shows-uneven-third-quarter-gains Occupied industrial space increased in six of seven Florida markets tracked by Colliers, but vacancy rates in all seven remained above the national rate. Wed, 28 Oct 26 11:10:42 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/florida-warehouse-market-shows-uneven-third-quarter-gains https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/florida-investors-shop-across-price-ranges Investor purchases varied widely across Florida in early 2026, with lower-priced homes drawing buyers in some metros and higher-priced properties in others. Tue, 27 Oct 26 13:10:39 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/florida-investors-shop-across-price-ranges https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/give-customers-thank-you-worth-remembering Thoughtful gifts, handwritten notes and well-timed visits give real estate agents opportunities to reconnect with customers without making a sales pitch. Tue, 27 Oct 26 13:10:08 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/give-customers-thank-you-worth-remembering https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/faster-reply-starts-backup-plan Saved messages, automated replies and a backup plan can help real estate agents respond to new inquiries promptly while staying focused on current customers. Tue, 27 Oct 26 12:10:31 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/faster-reply-starts-backup-plan https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/older-home-sellers-face-trade-offs-quick-sales Research links lower returns among older home sellers to property condition and sales methods, highlighting trade-offs in quick or private deals. Tue, 27 Oct 26 12:10:31 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/older-home-sellers-face-trade-offs-quick-sales https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/florida-home-permits-fall-21-september Tampa led construction activity, while Polk, Pasco and Duval counties posted gains even as permit counts declined across all five regions tracked by HBW. Tue, 27 Oct 26 11:10:46 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/florida-home-permits-fall-21-september https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/treasury-proposes-rules-large-home-investors Treasury proposed rules outlining exceptions to federal limits on large investors’ home purchases. The law’s restrictions begin Jan. 7, 2027. Tue, 27 Oct 26 11:10:29 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/treasury-proposes-rules-large-home-investors https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/fed-likely-hold-rates-hike-again-december Economists in a Reuters poll expect a December Fed rate hike, while most forecast no change this week as inflation stays elevated. Mon, 26 Oct 26 12:10:21 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/10/fed-likely-hold-rates-hike-again-december