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- Florida home sales rise for ninth straight monthby amyc on June 16, 2026 at 6:06 am
Florida home sales rose again in May, continuing a nine-month streak of year-over-year gains. The data gives Realtors a useful way to talk with buyers and sellers about timing, pricing and how local conditions are shaping activity.
- NAR, NAHB weigh in on disaster recovery reformsby amyc on June 16, 2026 at 6:06 am
NAR and NAHB are urging federal officials to keep disaster response and flood insurance programs strong while making aid faster and easier to use. The groups support quicker mitigation funding and NFIP modernization but warned that some proposed FEMA changes could limit recovery help for homeowners after major storms.
- Fed meeting could shift rate outlookby amyc on June 16, 2026 at 6:06 am
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold its key interest rate steady today as new Chair Kevin Warsh leads his first policy meeting. The Fed does not set mortgage rates directly, but its outlook can influence borrowing-cost expectations. If policymakers signal fewer rate cuts ahead, buyers may need to reassess budgets and timelines.
- Real estate platforms tighten grip on buyer leads as agent relationships gain importanceby marlam on June 15, 2026 at 5:06 am
Large companies are linking search, financing and closing into closed ecosystems to capture buyer leads early, a shift industry observers say makes local Realtor relationships and early customer outreach more critical.
- Gen X leads all generations in multi-generational home buyingby marlam on June 15, 2026 at 5:06 am
Gen X buyers are leading demand for multi-generational homes as adult children move back and aging parents need care. Realtors who understand flexible layouts, zoning and family dynamics can better serve this growing buyer group.
- Florida growth forecast points to demandby marlam on June 15, 2026 at 5:06 am
Florida TaxWatch expects the state to keep adding residents, a long-term signal for housing demand, inventory and local market needs.
- Make outdoor space easy for buyers to loveby amyc on June 12, 2026 at 5:06 am
Outdoor space is playing a larger role in buyer decisions, but sellers may get the most value from simple, low-maintenance curb appeal rather than costly garden upgrades.
- May inflation jumped, but economists say the details offer buyers a steadier pictureby amyc on June 12, 2026 at 4:06 am
Economists say higher energy costs pushed inflation up, but underlying price pressures were more contained – a key distinction for buyers watching mortgage rates.
- Realtors press housing priorities in D.C.by amyc on June 12, 2026 at 4:06 am
Realtors will meet with lawmakers on federal issues tied to everyday customer challenges, including tight inventory, seller tax concerns and buyer access.
- Mortgage rates climb toward 2026 highs as inflation pressure persistsby amyc on June 11, 2026 at 7:06 am
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.52% this week, just below its 2026 peak, while the 15-year fixed rate rose to 5.84%, Freddie Mac reported. Both rates remain below year-ago levels of 6.84% and 5.97%, respectively.