Why Mortgage Rates Didn't Fall as Much as 30yr Bonds Today

Mortgage rates dropped on Wednesday due to a combination of lower oil prices and the announcement of changes to Treasury's bond buyback program. The oil price angle is easy to understand. Throughout the war, higher fuel prices have caused volatility in inflation expectations and inflation is a criti

Florida Realtors honors 2026 award winners

Several awards recognizing Realtor excellence were presented Thursday at the annual convention: Tim Weisheyer, president in 2025, was named Realtor of the Year.

Wealth Building Summit turns career success into a wealth strategy

The Wealth Building Summit at the Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo challenged Realtors to think beyond the next transaction, with sessions on investing, tax strategy, long-term ownership, financial habits and creative ways to build lasting wealth.  

Mortgage Rates Continue Higher Despite Bond Market Improvement

Mortgage rates rose for the third straight day on Tuesday with the average top-tier 30yr fixed rate moving up a modest 0.02% to 6.75%. Notably, the bond market was actually in slightly better shape compared to yesterday--something that would normally be good news for rates. So what's the catch? As i