Mortgage Rates Quickly Approaching 1-Month Lows

Rate momentum shifted noticeably on Wednesday. The underlying bond market saw heavy buying in pre-market trading--likely a result of large-scale quarter-end rebalancing among the largest money managers (i.e. adjusting balance of stocks vs bonds in investment portfolios). Excess demand for bonds = lo

Florida affordability shift follows slower migration

Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor told Homes.com that Florida remains attractive to buyers, but higher prices have cooled some relocation activity. The story found affordability improved in Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa and Port St. Lucie as some markets gained inventory.

Agents want more than tech from brokerages

Collaboration with other top producers and consistent marketing assistance matter more than brokerage branding or commission structures when choosing where to work, agents say.

AI narrowing knowledge gap between Realtors, customers

AI is closing the information gap between real estate professionals and customers while reshaping how agents work, NAR officials said at the association's midyear conference, raising both new opportunities and compliance concern.