Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Levels in a Week

In a real sense, today's rate update is more of an addendum to yesterday's rate update. Yesterday afternoon saw heavy, continued selling in the bond market amid a flood of trading associated with the end of the quarter. Because mortgage rates are directly based on the bond market, this resulted in m

Follow-ups, not new leads, drives Realtor pipeline

Agents who chase new leads while neglecting follow-up are leaving business behind, according to real estate trainer Darryl Davis. He recommends auditing activities by what produces real conversations versus what only feels productive.

Florida consumer sentiment index falls in June

Florida consumers grew more cautious as inflation concerns, household budget pressure and softer job conditions continued to shape expectations for the economy and major financial decisions.

A fresh state budget targets housing supply, assistance

A fresh state budget and two new Florida housing laws take effect July 1, advancing Florida Realtors legislative priorities tied to housing supply, affordability and local housing options. The changes inject new money into popular housing programs, make funds available for home hardening programs an