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Winning a listing appointment often comes down to what you say and how you say it. That’s why we created this free collection of 18 proven real estate agent scripts designed to help you confidently engage sellers and land more listings. Whether you’re preparing for a listing presentation or following up with seller leads, theseRead …
Thinking about buying a home, but not sure how to afford it? Welcome to the Down Payment Diaries, where real people spill about how they saved and splurged on their path to homeownership. If you’d like to submit your own Down Payment Diary, please fill out the form here. Today, a wife and mother ofRead …
I Bought a $720K House in Trumbull, CT by Offering the Best Terms Read More »
Christina Pappas, President of Keyes and Illustrated Properties and 2025 NAR Region 5 Vice President, shares what brokers should be thinking about NOW to stay ahead. #realestate #realestatebrokerage #realestatebroker #realestatetips
In this video, I take you inside Tuscan Hills, a brand new neighborhood in Dade City, built by Dream Finders Homes. The model home has recently opened, and I walk you through the community from a buyer’s perspective. You will…
Florida Realtors’ leadership team members teamed up with representatives from local associations to host a booth at CiMi 360, an annual event that focuses on building REAL real estate relationships.
Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors®, shares why optimism is returning to the housing market—driven by lower mortgage rates, growing inventory, and strong pent-up demand from younger buyers. Recorded at the 2026 Florida Realtors® Mid-Winter…
– Inventory rose for the 26th straight month (+12.1% YoY), but growth continues to decelerate, with active listings falling seasonally in December (-8.9% MoM) and remaining well below pre-pandemic norms nationally. – Demand stayed soft as buyer activity cooled and prices eased, with homes taking 4 days longer to sell than a year ago, andRead …
What happened to mortgage rates this week It’s a new year, but the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate is little changed from its 2025 low, reached in the last week of the year. The typical rate edged up 1 basis point to 6.16% marking its lowest first-week of the year reading since 2022. TheRead …
Mortgage Rates Edge Up to 6.16%, but Mark Lowest Start to Year Since 2022 Read More »
In case you’re wondering: Wallpaper isn’t going anywhere in 2026. Certain styles may be waning in popularity (think “gray geometrics and one-wall accent florals” according to Austin-based interior designer Stephanie Brown), while others, including textured neutrals, expressionist murals, and wallpaper drenching—like color drenching but for wallpaper—are on the rise. But the real question is notRead …
We’re comin’ atcha LIVE from our 2026 Mid-Winter Business Meetings on Friday, January 9. Catch us chatting with experts on AI, commercial, global, advocacy and MORE—streaming LIVE from the Hyatt Regency Orlando! SCHEDULE (subject to change) 10:00-10:15 Trey Goldman 10:30-10:45…
