The latest confidence index from UF found Floridians are feeling more optimistic about their personal finances and about the economy in the next year.
Most regions posted declines, with the largest drop - 3.8% - in large metros, where multifamily output also fell. But most other markets saw multifamily growth.
The average 30-year mortgage rate dipped to the lowest rate in months as markets increasingly expect a Federal Reserve rate cut in September.
Florida Realtors® recognized the latest members — the 2025 class — to earn the endorsement as top professionals at Friday’s BOD meeting at the annual convention.
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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.
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.
Realtors from Englewood, Kissimmee and Clermont are among five agents selected for NAR’s 16th annual Volunteering Works grants and mentoring program.
Several awards recognizing Realtor excellence were presented Tuesday at the annual convention: Gia Arvin, president in 2024, was named Realtor of the Year.
