- Agents can plan their social media content with a calendar to stay consistent. Be sure to set clear goals and choose engaging formats.
- Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.56% from 6.58% last week while rates on 15-year mortgages held steady at 5.69%.
- Fed rate cuts may not lower mortgage rates right away, as they follow long-term Treasury yields. Prices may still sideline buyers.
- In the South, pending home sales dipped 0.1% in July but rose 1.8% year-over-year, marking the strongest annual increase among all U.S. regions.
- Make your listings inclusive by connecting with buyers of all backgrounds and being mindful of your design touches. Focus on calm, functional spaces.
- Florida regulators approved private insurers to take tens of thousands of Citizens policies later this year as part of a program to reduce the state-run insurer’s size.
- Americans’ confidence in the economy edged down, with concerns about jobs and inflation rising. Plans for big-ticket purchases and vacations fell.
- Realtors from Englewood, Kissimmee and Clermont are among five agents selected for NAR’s 16th annual Volunteering Works grants and mentoring program.
- Home prices were flat from Q1 to Q2 2025 but rose 2.9% year-over-year, with gains in 46 states. Florida is among those that saw declines.
- Many homeowners are upgrading outdoor spaces with smart features, multifunctional tables and casual setups to host meals and social gatherings year-round.
- Several awards recognizing Realtor excellence were presented Tuesday at the annual convention: Gia Arvin, president in 2024, was named Realtor of the Year.
- Viceroy Preferred Insurance is the 15th insurer approved to operate in Florida since the 2022–2023 legislative reforms.
- Elevated mortgage rates and higher building costs are sidelining buyers, pushing up supply and leading builders to lean on incentives.
- Millennials often prioritize open layouts, smart features and lifestyle needs, while Boomers seek low-maintenance, traditional homes with long-term investment value.
