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- Mortgage rates ease after weeks of increases 10/22/2026The average 30-year mortgage rate fell to 7.32% from 7.40%, marking its first decline since late August and easing borrowing costs for homebuyers.amyc
- Florida leads national snowbird rankings 10/22/2026Florida claims 63 of the nation's top 100 snowbird destinations, with Winter Haven and Lakeland leading as affordability and lifestyle shape winter housing choices.amyc
- Reaching more buyers through other agents 10/22/2026Marketing listings to other agents, not just consumers, can help properties reach interested buyers through memorable details and shareable materials.amyc
- Five steps to overcome real estate obstacles 10/21/2026At the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo in August, performance coach Nick Klingensmith shares a five-step approach to overcoming market challenges, taking ownership and turning business setbacks into action.amyc
- Audit your real estate business before 2027 10/21/2026Reviewing transactions, lead sources and customer contacts can help agents focus their time, improve follow-up and make more informed plans for 2027.amyc
- Sweet ways to turn Halloween into connections 10/21/2026Nextdoor’s Halloween Treat Map gives real estate agents a fun way to connect with neighbors, showcase local knowledge and build lasting community ties.amyc
- Florida condo sales rise 3.1% in third quarter 10/20/2026Condo and townhouse sales increased in the third quarter, outpacing single-family sales as Florida's housing market adjusted to higher mortgage rates.amyc
- Short videos put neighborhoods in the spotlight 10/20/2026A 23-second listing video shows how agents can combine home features, neighborhood favorites and creative editing to reach more potential buyers.amyc
- HUD outlines plan for next generation of manufactured homes 10/20/2026HUD's new action plan aims to modernize manufactured housing standards, encourage factory-built construction and expand affordable homeownership options.amyc
- New appraisal format brings major changes 10/19/2026A major appraisal reporting overhaul begins Nov. 2 for many conventional loans. Florida Realtors experts explain what changes and how to prepare.amyc