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- Mortgage rates dip slightly for the first time in six weeks 08/13/2026The 30-year fixed rate slipped to 6.67% from 6.69% last week. The 15-year fixed rate also fell, to 5.96% from 6.01%. Both remain above year-ago levels.amyc
- Florida draws movers across generations 08/13/2026Florida ranked among the top 10 states for net migration across four generations, with U-Haul data showing especially strong gains among Gen X and millennial movers.amyc
- FinCEN finalizes reporting exemption for U.S. businesses 08/13/2026U.S.-created LLCs, corporations and other domestic entities will remain exempt from federal beneficial ownership reporting under a final FinCEN rule.amyc
- Florida continues to attract newcomers 08/12/2026More than 200,000 people transferred out-of-state driver’s licenses to Florida in the first half of 2026, the highest first-half total since 2023. New York sent the most newcomers, while Miami-Dade drew the largest number.amyc
- Park, record, post: Make downtime work 08/12/2026A few parked minutes between appointments can become useful social content that showcases expertise, answers common questions and keeps agents visible.amyc
- Inflation cools, giving housing market some breathing room 08/12/2026July inflation eased to 3.4%, while shelter costs also slowed. The softer reading could help limit upward pressure on mortgage rates.amyc
- Communication logs can help protect agents in disputes 08/11/2026Documenting key transaction conversations can help agents reduce communication problems, support compliance and provide evidence when disagreements arise.amyc
- When divorce complicates a home sale 08/11/2026A pending or completed divorce can affect who must sign real estate documents, whether a sale can proceed and how the proceeds are handled. Agents should involve a title professional or attorney early rather than interpret divorce documents themselves.amyc
- Why veteran agents should think like rookies 08/11/2026Experienced real estate professionals can keep growing by staying coachable, learning new tools and remaining open to new ideas throughout their careers.amyc
- Bankruptcy doesn't mean the end of a buyer’s home search 08/07/2026Buyers may still qualify for a mortgage after bankruptcy, but they should connect with an experienced loan officer before the home search begins.amyc