- Most buyers now consider walkability essential. The younger generations are willing to pay more for homes near shops, services and daily conveniences.
- The average premiums barely moved in Sept. Some insurers showed declines. Analysts say quieter storms and lower reinsurance costs could help moderate future rates.
- New data shows bathrooms are the most-viewed rooms in 3D tours, prompting more brokerages to invest in full digital twins to meet rising buyer expectations.
- Metal building homes and barndominiums are growing in popularity as buyers seek faster, cheaper construction and flexible layouts.
- Simple touches like citrus, herbs and pantry items are reappearing in home design, adding color and warmth when used sparingly and styled with a curated, modern feel.
- Rates on 30-year mortgages fell Wednesday to 6.23% from 6.26% the previous week. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 5.51%.
- Updating the books, trimming unused subscriptions, meeting agents and setting targets now can help brokerages start 2026 with cleaner data and clearer focus.
- The 2026 conforming loan limit rises to $832,750. Florida Realtors chief economist says the move broadens conventional financing opportunities for Florida buyers.
- Citizens’ policy count has fallen to about 439,000 and is projected to reach a record low by year-end as more policies shift to private insurers.
- A new report shows tourism added $133.6B to Florida’s economy last year, supported 1.8M jobs and produced $33.6B in tax revenue that eased household costs.
- An analysis finds accessibility issues on the average webpage expose businesses to ADA lawsuits, compliance risks and lost revenue tied to inaccessible sites.
- Many Realtors think they have a good handle on Professional Standards. Most of it’s just common sense, right? Test your knowledge and have a little fun with this Professional Standards quiz game – Locate That Phrase!
- Americans expressed concerns about inflation and slower hiring while views of the labor market turned more negative, contributing to a decline in overall confidence.
- NAR said pending sales rose monthly in the Northeast, Midwest and South and fell in the West. Year-over-year gains appeared only in the Midwest and South.
