Florida Realtors: Single-family home sales were up 0.9% YoY, median prices were stabilizing and inventory levels suggested a return to normal season patterns.

Great American Realtors Days begins today, bringing members to Tallahassee to spotlight housing, property rights and tax issues for the 2026 session.

Builder confidence weakened as affordability pressures persisted, yet lower rates, price cuts and incentives are giving buyers more leverage.

Older owner households are driving growth and holding homes longer, while younger households enter as renters, shaping inventory, turnover and rental demand.

Realtors are using AI to save time, but experts say posts perform best when agents add personal insight, local knowledge and an authentic voice.

Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.06% this week from 6.16% last week. A year ago, the rate averaged 7.04%. Rates on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages dropping to 5.38%.

During divorce, homeowners face decisions about selling or keeping a home, qualifying for a mortgage on one income and handling housing costs linked to children.  

If there’s a strategy that could potentially cut someone’s costs by 25%, they’d be foolish not to at least consider it, a LendingTree financial expert says.

Strong remodeling activity shows homeowners reinvesting instead of selling, shaping inventory now and creating future listing opportunities for Realtors.

An analysis of Florida homes showed that properties located roughly a football field away from newly installed traffic noise barriers saw prices rise by nearly 7%.

Late-year sales activity showed renewed momentum nationwide as mortgage rates eased and price growth slowed, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Mortgages with rates above 6% now exceed the share below 3%, marking a post-pandemic shift as higher borrowing costs reshape homeowner behavior.

Organizing storage, deep cleaning, updating lighting and refreshing exterior details can keep a home looking polished and well cared for during winter months.

Wealthy buyers in 2026 are prioritizing multigenerational layouts, privacy and flexible spaces that reflect broader lifestyle and financial planning goals.

Low-cost projects like a freshly painted front door, trimmed landscaping, power washing and updated lighting can noticeably improve a home’s exterior without major spending.

The 2026 filing season opens with the IRS expecting about 164 million returns and rolling out updates tied to recently enacted tax law changes for 2025.

Fifteen Realtors from across the state will enhance their leadership skills and learn more about Florida Realtors through a number of activities and sessions.

Designers say high-end wall-to-wall carpet made from natural fibers is gaining favor for comfort, texture and sound control in upscale, design-driven homes.

Home equity can be a powerful financial tool, but misconceptions about risk, access and borrowing options may lead homeowners to make costly decisions.

Tighter budgets, deeper AI use and audience fragmentation are pushing real estate pros to prioritize focus, consistency and clear positioning over trend chasing.