Freddie Mac Chief Economist: “New data indicate inflationary pressures are receding” – which, along with lower mortgage rates, may lure more homebuyers into the market.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills passed during the recent special session, including up to $10K for owners to harden homes and more aid for Hurricane Idalia victims.

Gas, cars and airfare cost less last month. Prices rose 3.2% year-to-year in Oct. – still higher than the Fed’s 2% goal – for the smallest increase since June.

Mentoring isn’t a “one size fits all” thing. Brokers start the process by identifying needs and supporting the agents who could benefit from mentoring.

The “widow penalty” hurts a surviving spouse by cutting benefits, including Social Security. And widows, many times, can’t afford to keep their home.

Advocacy efforts will focus on keeping must-have programs going, like flood insurance, and pushing for programs that increase listings and boost fair housing efforts.

Buyers in some older condos can’t get traditional financing because the associations have made insurance trade-offs as they deal with higher expenses.

Economist Lawrence Yun predicts that home sales will rise by 15% next year, and by spring, mortgage rates will hover in the 6% to 7% range.

Florida Realtors economist: Understanding the financial impact of current mortgage rates can help Realtors relate to their clients’ all-important number: their monthly payment.

These investors often rely on data- and technology-driven tools to find neighborhoods where buying in bulk is likely to pay off, then typically make cash offers.