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- Gen Z would rather move than overspend for a home 08/07/2026Nearly two-thirds of young buyers said they would relocate to another city or state to afford a home, a new survey found. That opens the door to broader searches built around monthly costs, lifestyle and must-have features.amyc
- Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo features Wealth Building Summit 08/07/2026Online preregistration ends today for the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, featuring a new Wealth Building Summit, business education, networking and more than 200 exhibitors.amyc
- Broker supervision starts with a plan, attorney says 08/07/2026Brokers can reduce the risk of supervision problems by offering training, remaining accessible, monitoring advertising and maintaining complete transaction files, real estate attorney Danny Villazon told attendees at the recent Florida Real Legal Summit. He said FREC is closely examining whether brokers are actively overseeing their associates and can document how that supervision works.amyc
- Mortgage rates reach one-year high as buyers face tighter budgets 08/06/2026The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.69%, its highest level in just over a year, further limiting buyers’ purchasing power. The 15-year rate slipped to 6.01%.amyc
- AI raises the bar for listing presentations 08/06/2026Artificial intelligence is making it easier for agents to create polished listing presentations. Agents also need to demonstrate their value through market knowledge, strategy and judgment rather than presentation quality alone.amyc
- Judge orders rewrite of Florida property tax ballot language 08/06/2026A Leon County judge found parts of Amendment 3’s ballot language misleading as public safety groups warned the property tax cuts could strain local services.amyc
- Florida property insurance lawsuits decline 08/05/2026Florida’s share of property insurance lawsuits has fallen sharply, a sign of market stability that could mean more coverage options and fewer closing delays.amyc
- Florida consumers grow more cautious about spending 08/05/2026Florida consumer sentiment fell to its lowest level since December 2023 as residents grew more concerned about their finances, the economy and major purchases.amyc
- Smaller generation reshaping future housing market 08/05/2026Gen Alpha has about 2 million fewer members than Gen Z did at the same ages, while high housing costs continue to delay when many young adults establish homes of their own.amyc
- Spotting legal risks before they escalate 08/04/2026Florida Realtors General Counsel Juana Watkins warned that routine advertising, screening and customer communications can create lawsuits or ethics complaints even when they do not lead to regulatory discipline. She urged Realtors to understand overlapping rules and seek guidance before acting in legal gray areas.amyc