Mortgage Rates Dip, Ending Three-Week Climb
Rates on 30-year mortgages fell Wednesday to 6.23% from 6.26% the previous week. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 5.51%.
Florida Tourism Hit $133.6B in 2024
A new report shows tourism added $133.6B to Florida’s economy last year, supported 1.8M jobs and produced $33.6B in tax revenue that eased household costs.
Citizens Policies Fewest Since 2019
Citizens’ policy count has fallen to about 439,000 and is projected to reach a record low by year-end as more policies shift to private insurers.
A Year-End Plan to Boost 2026 Growth
Updating the books, trimming unused subscriptions, meeting agents and setting targets now can help brokerages start 2026 with cleaner data and clearer focus.
FHFA Sets 2026 Caps, Florida Sees Benefits
The 2026 conforming loan limit rises to $832,750. Florida Realtors chief economist says the move broadens conventional financing opportunities for Florida buyers.