Manufacturing growth could shape housing demand

Florida’s 427,800 manufacturing jobs are concentrated in several major metro areas and pay an average of more than $86,000 annually. Tracking that workforce can help Realtors identify housing demand and better serve buyers working in the industry.

Florida home, auto premiums drop nearly $3 billion

In 2025, homeowners' rate increases slowed to less than 1% and auto rates fell 4.1%, while litigation and claim-handling costs also declined, according to a new report commissioned by American Property Casualty Insurance Association.

Mortgage Rates Unchanged to Start The Week

Top tier 30yr fixed mortgage rates started the week right where they were on Friday for the average lender. At 6.89%, we're just a hair below the highest mark since June 2025. In general, rates have been increasing steadily since the Iran war ceasefire ended with the uptick frequently correlating wi

Customer loyalty offers a key business metric

Tracking repeat customers, business sources and community reputation can help agents evaluate long-term stability beyond production numbers.