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/2026/09/mortgage-rates-climb-5th-straight-week The average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate rose to 7.03%, topping 7% for the first time since January 2025 and further limiting buyers’ purchasing power. Thu, 24 Sep 26 12:09:20 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/mortgage-rates-climb-5th-straight-week https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/tech-tools-help-realtors-reduce-safety-risks-0 About 22% of Realtors have faced a safety concern. Screening apps, panic buttons and smarter lockboxes can provide added protection before and during showings. Fri, 18 Sep 26 11:09:07 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/tech-tools-help-realtors-reduce-safety-risks-0 https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/mortgage-rates-rise-highest-level-january-2025 The rate on 30-year fixed rate mortgages rose to 6.95% from 6.76% last week, while 15-year rates increased to 6.26% from 6.09% last week, Freddie Mac said. Thu, 17 Sep 26 12:09:04 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/mortgage-rates-rise-highest-level-january-2025 https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/seller-impersonation-fraud-attempts-rise Fake sellers increasingly target vacant land and absentee-owned properties, prompting agents and title firms to strengthen identity checks. Thu, 17 Sep 26 12:09:02 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/seller-impersonation-fraud-attempts-rise https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/tight-inventory-helps-florida-prices-hold-firm Florida housing inventory fell by double digits in August, helping support prices even as sales slowed, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor said. Thu, 17 Sep 26 12:09:54 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/tight-inventory-helps-florida-prices-hold-firm https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/tech-tools-help-realtors-reduce-safety-risks About 22% of Realtors have faced a safety concern. Screening apps, panic buttons and smarter lockboxes can provide added protection before and during showings. Thu, 17 Sep 26 10:09:35 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/tech-tools-help-realtors-reduce-safety-risks https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/realtors-know-real-estate-why-not-invest During a Florida Realtors Live interview at the Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, Realtor Cynthia DeLuca shares how long-term rental ownership can generate cash flow, build family wealth and help investors reach financial goals. Thu, 17 Sep 26 10:09:03 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/realtors-know-real-estate-why-not-invest https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/buyers-want-more-dream-home-pitch A John Burns Research and Consulting survey found about half view “dream home” as overused, suggesting agents should emphasize quality and how homes fit buyers’ lives. Thu, 17 Sep 26 10:09:03 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/buyers-want-more-dream-home-pitch https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/smaller-audience-can-build-bigger-business On Florida Realtors Live at the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, real estate broker associate Corina Lessa Silva shares how a focused niche, consistent video content and customer follow-up helped build her international business. Thu, 17 Sep 26 9:09:21 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/smaller-audience-can-build-bigger-business https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/study-finds-advantage-buying-sooner A study found buying sooner beat waiting two years in 74% of Florida scenarios, though it excludes several major homeownership costs. Thu, 17 Sep 26 9:09:58 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/study-finds-advantage-buying-sooner https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/more-buyers-seek-energy-resilient-homes Nearly three-quarters of buyers would consider an all-electric home with solar panels and battery storage as utility costs and outages raise concerns. Thu, 17 Sep 26 9:09:21 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/more-buyers-seek-energy-resilient-homes https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/business-skills-agents-may-be-overlooking In an interview on Florida Realtors Live at the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, real estate educator Paul Fedynich explains how mentorship helps agents strengthen communication skills, build their businesses and better serve buyers and sellers. Thu, 17 Sep 26 9:09:14 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/business-skills-agents-may-be-overlooking https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/new-credit-score-option-expands-lenders Buyers who fall short under traditional credit scoring have another financing path now that more lenders can use VantageScore 4.0. Thu, 17 Sep 26 9:09:20 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/new-credit-score-option-expands-lenders https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/seven-business-practices-agents-should-rethink Jimmy Burgess outlines in Inman seven expenses, habits and strategies agents can cut or rethink to create a more focused real estate business in 2027. Thu, 17 Sep 26 9:09:50 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/09/seven-business-practices-agents-should-rethink