Higher borrowing costs are limiting buyers? purchasing power and contributing to sluggish home sales. The average 15-year rate also rose to 6.04%.

During the Wealth Building Summit at the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, CPA Greg Antipoff outlined ways agents can use earnings and explore tax advantages as part of a long-term wealth plan.

Tracking repeat customers, business sources and community reputation can help agents evaluate long-term stability beyond production numbers.