Contract signings went up on lower mortgage rates nationwide. In the South, they rose 3.1% in August and were up 4.2% compared a year ago.
Tools, such as AI and automation, can widen reach and improve efficiency, but they don't replace human connection. Long-term growth depends on empathy.
At the 2025 Florida Realtors Convention, real estate pros learned about new laws, disclosures, and standards that bring broad changes to daily practice.
A fall refresh with seasonal decor can add instant curb appeal. Sellers should view their entryway with a buyer's eye to present a desirable lifestyle.
U.S. consumer sentiment fell 5% in September as high prices and weaker economic expectations weighed on outlooks, though inflation expectations eased slightly.
Existing-home sales slipped 0.2% in August from July, as prices rose 2% to a median sales price of $422,600. The median time on the market was 31 days nationwide.
Inflation-based tax bracket hikes for 2026 may boost take-home pay, giving first-time buyers more room to save for down payments and qualify for loans.
Fannie Mae projects mortgage rates to fall to 6.4% by late 2025 and 5.9% in 2026, with rising home sales and mortgage originations over the same period.
A SmartRent survey found 92% of renters say cutting utility costs matters. Last year, 63% saw bills rise; less than half say property managers communicate or care.
Sales of newly built single-family homes jumped 20.5% higher in August across the U.S. and 3.3% in the South. The median new home sale price in the U.S. was $413,500.
