Occupied industrial space increased in six of seven Florida markets tracked by Colliers, but vacancy rates in all seven remained above the national rate.
Saved messages, automated replies and a backup plan can help real estate agents respond to new inquiries promptly while staying focused on current customers.
Thoughtful gifts, handwritten notes and well-timed visits give real estate agents opportunities to reconnect with customers without making a sales pitch.
Investor purchases varied widely across Florida in early 2026, with lower-priced homes drawing buyers in some metros and higher-priced properties in others.
Open-ended questions, attentive listening and thoughtful follow-up can help real estate agents build trust before difficult discussions about pricing and offers.
Agents should watch how their brokerage’s CRM, transaction and AI tools handle everyday tasks, compare them with other firms’ systems and ask whether tech fees deliver reliable, integrated platforms that cut duplicate work, Inman reports.
Treasury proposed rules outlining exceptions to federal limits on large investors’ home purchases. The law’s restrictions begin Jan. 7, 2027.
Tampa led construction activity, while Polk, Pasco and Duval counties posted gains even as permit counts declined across all five regions tracked by HBW.
Research links lower returns among older home sellers to property condition and sales methods, highlighting trade-offs in quick or private deals.
Economists in a Reuters poll expect a December Fed rate hike, while most forecast no change this week as inflation stays elevated.
