Florida homes reach contract faster in Q3

Florida’s third-quarter single-family sales held steady as homes reached contract faster and inventory tightened, though new pending sales declined.

Mortgage rates ease after weeks of increases

The average 30-year mortgage rate fell to 7.32% from 7.40%, marking its first decline since late August and easing borrowing costs for homebuyers.

Florida leads national snowbird rankings

Florida claims 63 of the nation's top 100 snowbird destinations, with Winter Haven and Lakeland leading as affordability and lifestyle shape winter housing choices.

Reaching more buyers through other agents

Marketing listings to other agents, not just consumers, can help properties reach interested buyers through memorable details and shareable materials.