The October housing metrics are in, and the numbers are a little crazy!
Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor quickly unpacks the data. Want more details? Watch the full video.
Florida Realtors® Florida Housing Market Update: October 2025
October 2025 brought some eye-popping numbers to Florida’s housing market — including a 23% jump in new pending sales for single-family homes. But what’s behind that surge? Florida Realtors® Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor explains how falling mortgage rates, stronger…
Showing thanks to your real estate clients
The leaves are turning, but your dedication to your clients isn’t. As a real estate agent, neighborhood ninja, community captain, and master of the market, you’re probably used to showing appreciation for your clients all year long. But as we approach the final pages of the calendar, why not turn your gratitude up a notch?Read …
SHORES AT MIRADA Townhomes SAN ANTONIO FLORIDA
Discover the Shores at Mirada townhomes in San Antonio Florida. This new construction townhome community gives buyers rare access to the 15 acre Crystal Lagoon along with an unbeatable location close to Tampa and Wesley Chapel. If you are searching…
Convention Replay: Kevin Brown, Christine Hansen & Asa Fleming: NAR’s Vision Forward
Recorded LIVE at the 2025 Florida Realtors® Convention & Trade Expo, this NAR Executive Panel features three national leaders shaping the future of the real estate industry: Kevin Brown – 2025 NAR President-Elect Christine Hansen – 2025 NAR First Vice…
How to get more real estate client reviews
The best client reviews don’t come from a perfectly worded email; they come from perfectly timed moments. These are the points in a transaction when trust peaks, stress dissolves, or joy takes center stage. If you can spot these moments and lean in with above-and-beyond service, you won’t need to push for reviews; your clientsRead …
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady; Trump Portable Mortgage Draws Attention
Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—Nov. 13, 2025 Mortgage Rates Hold Steady; Trump Portable Mortgage Draws Attention. What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate essentially held steady this week, averaging 6.24%, only slightly above last week’s 6.22% and well below the 6.78% seen a year ago. This near-flat movement reflectsRead …
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Why Portable Mortgages Won’t Work in the US
Why Portable Mortgages Won’t Work in the US — And How They Could Make Housing Even Less Affordable What Is a Portable Mortgage and Why Is It Being Proposed? A “portable mortgage” is the idea that you could take your existing mortgage contract, and critically your current interest rate, with you when you move. Pulte’sRead …
Weekly Housing Trends: Latest Data as of Nov. 8
Welcome to this weekly housing trends update, where we bring you the latest snapshot of inventory trends, listing activity, and buyer-seller dynamics across the U.S. housing market. In addition to our monthly housing trends reports, which offer deeper insights into long-term patterns, we publish these weekly updates to provide more timely views into market changes.Read …