https://www.floridarealtors.org/ Florida Realtors serves as the voice for real estate in Florida. It provides programs, services, continuing education, research and legislative representation to its 187,000 members in 52 boards/associations. en https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/rates-lowest-level-more-year The average 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.19% from 6.27% last week, while 15-year rates dropped to 5.44% from 5.52% last week. Thu, 23 Oct 25 15:10:38 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/rates-lowest-level-more-year https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/florida-home-sales-prices-leveling-sept Florida Realtors Chief Economist: Driven in part by recent lows in mortgage rates, Sept. existing single-family home sales up 13.6% YoY; condo-townhouse sales up 8%. Thu, 23 Oct 25 14:10:50 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/florida-home-sales-prices-leveling-sept https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/us-existing-home-sales-increase-15-sept In the South, existing-home sales climbed 1.6% in September and nearly 7% year-over-year, outpacing other regions as lower mortgage rates improved affordability. Thu, 23 Oct 25 11:10:45 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/us-existing-home-sales-increase-15-sept https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/insurance-reforms-return-1b-drivers Progressive will issue refunds to its Florida auto policyholders, averaging $300 each, after insurance reforms cut losses. Other major insurers may soon follow. Thu, 23 Oct 25 11:10:50 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/insurance-reforms-return-1b-drivers https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/pre-sale-upgrades-may-speed-home-sales Homes with pre-sale improvements sell 72% faster, experts say, as agents focus on helping sellers boost appeal and profits instead of chasing new leads. Thu, 23 Oct 25 11:10:02 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/pre-sale-upgrades-may-speed-home-sales https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/more-gen-z-adults-living-parents Rising rents and stagnant wages have pushed more young adults to live with their parents – up 6.3% in a decade – as affordability and housing supply tighten. Thu, 23 Oct 25 11:10:48 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/more-gen-z-adults-living-parents https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/nar-ai-apps-must-meet-mls-standards NAR says it supports new technology like Zillow’s ChatGPT integration as long as it follows MLS rules and data license agreements. Wed, 22 Oct 25 11:10:12 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/nar-ai-apps-must-meet-mls-standards https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/escaping-secret-agent-trap Many new agents announce their careers, then fade from view. Experts say success comes from visibility and showing up consistently. Wed, 22 Oct 25 11:10:31 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/escaping-secret-agent-trap https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/generational-gaps-shape-neighborhood-appeal A new survey finds neighbor connections vary sharply by generation, and experts say those bonds, or lack of them, can shape community stability and home values. Wed, 22 Oct 25 11:10:04 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/generational-gaps-shape-neighborhood-appeal https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/curb-appeal-starts-top-new-roof A new roof can raise your home’s value, improve curb appeal and reduce energy costs, often paying off more than interior upgrades like kitchen remodels. Wed, 22 Oct 25 11:10:06 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/curb-appeal-starts-top-new-roof https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/falling-rates-spur-home-equity-decisions With rate cuts expected, homeowners weigh HELOCs for flexibility or fixed loans for stability as they consider tapping record home equity levels. Wed, 22 Oct 25 11:10:34 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/falling-rates-spur-home-equity-decisions https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/supreme-court-upholds-nar-win-mls-rule The Supreme Court declined to review a case against NAR’s former “no commingling” rule, letting stand rulings that supported NAR’s position. Tue, 21 Oct 25 12:10:02 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/supreme-court-upholds-nar-win-mls-rule https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/cutting-marketing-spending-without-losing-leads Spending less on ads can yield better results. One expert says cutting waste, auditing expenses and improving conversions drive sustainable real estate growth. Tue, 21 Oct 25 12:10:37 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/cutting-marketing-spending-without-losing-leads https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/baby-boomers-hold-nearly-half-us-real-estate Baby boomers own 41% of U.S. real estate – twice that of millennials – reflecting decades of price growth and tougher entry for younger buyers. Tue, 21 Oct 25 12:10:12 +0500 amyc https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/10/baby-boomers-hold-nearly-half-us-real-estate