Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate for the first time since 2023 to combat persistent inflation, potentially impacting borrowing costs. Officials projected another rate increase later this year.

Speed alone doesn’t convert real estate leads

Tracking appointments and closed deals can give real estate teams a clearer view of lead-generation results than response times or cost per lead.

Florida housing market levels off in August

Florida home sales dipped slightly in August, but tightening inventory and rising prices point to a leveling market, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Brad O’Connor said.

Mortgage Rates Higher Again Ahead of Fed

Mortgage rates moved higher for the 6th day in a row on Tuesday and to the highest levels since January, 2025. The average top-tier 30yr fixed rate is up to 7.22% and the most prevalently-quoted top-tier rate is 7.25%. Over the past 6 days, the average is up 0.33%, which is is the most abrupt jump s