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- Real Estate Q&A: Can Leased Solar Panels Derail a Home Sale? 10/29/2026A UCC-1 filing on leased solar panels can block a buyer’s loan, but sellers can usually clear it by transferring the lease or buying it out. An expert advised contacting the solar company early.amyc
- AI Can Speed Up Work But Still Needs Your Review 10/29/2026Attorney Timothy Shields shared ways to prevent misleading AI-generated listings and photos, protect customer information and set brokerage policies.amyc
- Rates dip to lowest level in more than a month 10/29/2026The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate declined to 7.24%, its lowest level in more than a month, Freddie Mac said. The 15-year rate fell to 6.60%. Both remained above year-ago levels.amyc
- Federal disaster declared for Isaias as insured losses grow 10/29/2026Federal assistance has been approved for northwest Florida communities affected by Hurricane Isaias as potential insured losses reached $652 million. Individual assistance and hazard mitigation funding remain under review.amyc
- Florida CEOs upbeat about economy, hiring outlook tops nation 10/28/2026Business leaders’ expectations for hiring, sales and investment remained above year-earlier levels, despite a pullback from the previous quarter.amyc
- Fed keeps rates unchanged, gives little signal of next move 10/28/2026The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady Wednesday after last month’s increase, seeking more economic data as inflation remains above its 2% target.amyc
- Florida warehouse market shows uneven third-quarter gains 10/28/2026Occupied industrial space increased in six of seven Florida markets tracked by Colliers, but vacancy rates in all seven remained above the national rate.amyc
- Florida investors shop across price ranges 10/27/2026Investor purchases varied widely across Florida in early 2026, with lower-priced homes drawing buyers in some metros and higher-priced properties in others.amyc
- Give customers a thank-you worth remembering 10/27/2026Thoughtful gifts, handwritten notes and well-timed visits give real estate agents opportunities to reconnect with customers without making a sales pitch.amyc
- Older home sellers face trade-offs in quick sales 10/27/2026Research links lower returns among older home sellers to property condition and sales methods, highlighting trade-offs in quick or private deals.amyc