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- Florida Realtors awards $226K in scholarships junio 18, 2026The Florida Realtors Education Foundation Inc. awarded $1,000 scholarships to Florida students pursuing higher education in the 2026-2027 school year. Since the program began, it has awarded more than $3.2 million to help 2,426 students.marlam
- Fed keeps rate unchanged, but nearly half of policymakers would support hike this year junio 17, 2026The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate steady Wednesday as policymakers showed growing concern about persistent inflation. New projections marked a shift from March, with several officials now expecting at least one rate hike this year.marlam
- HOA parking bans hinge on who owns the road, not the rules junio 17, 2026Street ownership determines how far an HOA's parking rules reach — and knowing to ask that question before closing is exactly what sets a Realtor apart.marlam
- Pending sales offer early look at summer market junio 17, 2026New pending sales rose year over year in May, according to Florida Realtors data. Single-family pending sales increased 4.8%, while condo-townhouse pending sales rose 9%, offering an early signal of summer buyer activity as mortgage rates continue to shape the market outlook.marlam
- Florida home sales rise for ninth straight month junio 16, 2026Florida home sales rose again in May, continuing a nine-month streak of year-over-year gains. The data gives Realtors a useful way to talk with buyers and sellers about timing, pricing and how local conditions are shaping activity.amyc
- NAR, NAHB weigh in on disaster recovery reforms junio 16, 2026NAR and NAHB are urging federal officials to keep disaster response and flood insurance programs strong while making aid faster and easier to use. The groups support quicker mitigation funding and NFIP modernization but warned that some proposed FEMA changes could limit recovery help for homeowners after major storms.amyc
- Fed meeting could shift rate outlook junio 16, 2026The Federal Reserve is expected to hold its key interest rate steady today as new Chair Kevin Warsh leads his first policy meeting. The Fed does not set mortgage rates directly, but its outlook can influence borrowing-cost expectations. If policymakers signal fewer rate cuts ahead, buyers may need to reassess budgets and timelines.amyc
- Real estate platforms tighten grip on buyer leads as agent relationships gain importance junio 15, 2026Large companies are linking search, financing and closing into closed ecosystems to capture buyer leads early, a shift industry observers say makes local Realtor relationships and early customer outreach more critical.marlam
- Gen X leads all generations in multi-generational home buying junio 15, 2026Gen X buyers are leading demand for multi-generational homes as adult children move back and aging parents need care. Realtors who understand flexible layouts, zoning and family dynamics can better serve this growing buyer group.marlam
- Florida growth forecast points to demand junio 15, 2026Florida TaxWatch expects the state to keep adding residents, a long-term signal for housing demand, inventory and local market needs.marlam