Residential construction represented nearly $2.2 billion in July, even as permit volume declined 18% from June. Tampa?s leading builders posted the highest combined regional activity.

Innovation expert Josh Linkner says long-term wealth can come from questioning old routines, embracing unusual ideas and learning from setbacks.

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

Fed Gov. Christopher Waller said higher-than-expected August inflation could lead him to support a rate hike during the Federal Reserve meeting Sept. 15-16, potentially pushing mortgage rates higher. The August inflation data comes out Sept. 11.

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.

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

Most executives expect a flat second half as rising construction costs and cautious speculative building shape the new-home outlook.

NAR data shows repeat business and referrals from past customers generate far more sales volume than other sources. Broker-owner Eric Bramlett said in HousingWire that consistent personal outreach helps turn those relationships into a business that grows over time.

Four Florida cities landed in the national top 10 for retirees, while seven made the top 25, according to WalletHub?s 2026 analysis.

The lowest-priced home does not always offer the best value, said housing market analyst John Burns, of John Burns Research and Consulting. Entry-level buyers are weighing what the home will cost each month, how well it fits their future plans and how comfortable they feel making the purchase.