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National speaker and coach Darryl Davis said in HousingWire that licensing, continuing education, liability coverage and fiduciary duties position practitioners as trusted advisers and risk managers.
The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.66% from 6.65% last week, while the 15-year rate increased to 5.98% from 5.95%.
During the second session of the Wealth Building Summit at the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, long-time Realtor and investor Steve David shared how simple deal analysis and long-term property ownership can build lasting generational wealth.
Advance registration, controlled entry, a second agent and seller preparation can reduce theft, damage and vandalism while keeping the home welcoming.
A WalletHub study ranked Florida the nation’s second-most fun state, citing its restaurants, attractions, outdoor recreation and nightlife.
Buyers should weigh debt, savings, taxes, insurance and other costs when deciding how much home they can comfortably afford.
Sellers should determine whether solar panels are owned, financed or leased and address payoff or transfer terms before entering a sales contract.
Adding an adult child to a home’s deed may avoid probate but can expose the property to creditors, limit the owner’s control and create tax and long-term care complications, a real estate attorney said.
Directors also elected association officers and NAR directors, approved 2027 standing committees and acted on several governance items at the annual business meeting.
Delta Media Group found AI use among brokerages rose to more than 97% in 2026, but data security, compliance and guardrails remain key issues.