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floridarealtors. org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 04 > consumers-grow-more-cautious-economy

Consumers Grow More Cautious on Economy

9+ hour, 40+ min ago  (292+ words) This annual event brings together real estate pros from all over the state to focus on leadership, inspiration, recharging and empowerment. U. S. consumer sentiment fell more than expected in April, signaling rising concern about finances that could slow spending, including big…...

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floridarealtors. org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 04 > lower-rates-could-nudge-spring-activity

Lower Rates Could Nudge Spring Activity

9+ hour, 40+ min ago  (301+ words) This annual event brings together real estate pros from all over the state to focus on leadership, inspiration, recharging and empowerment. The dip in mortgage rates may give buyers more room and offer a modest lift as the spring housing…...

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floridarealtors. org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 04 > mortgage-rates-ease-after-five-week-climb

Mortgage Rates Ease After Five-Week Climb

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (477+ words) This annual event brings together real estate pros from all over the state to focus on leadership, inspiration, recharging and empowerment. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate dropped to 6. 37% from 6. 46% last week, while 15-year rates dropped to 5. 74% from 5. 77%, according…...

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floridarealtors. org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 04 > key-fed-official-open-possible-rate-hike

Key Fed Official Open to Possible Rate Hike

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (504+ words) This annual event brings together real estate pros from all over the state to focus on leadership, inspiration, recharging and empowerment. A top official said rising inflation could trigger an interest rate increase, which could push mortgage rates higher and…...

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floridarealtors. org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 04 > april-brings-new-pressure-mortgage-rates

April Brings New Pressure on Mortgage Rates

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (828+ words) This annual event brings together real estate pros from all over the state to focus on leadership, inspiration, recharging and empowerment. Global tensions are fueling inflation concerns, driving bond yields higher and keeping borrowing costs elevated despite mixed projections. NEW…...

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floridarealtors. org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 04 > rates-could-stay-above-6-longer

Rates Could Stay Above 6% Longer

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (191+ words) This annual event brings together real estate pros from all over the state to focus on leadership, inspiration, recharging and empowerment. Economists see little room for rates to fall, with forecasts keeping them above 6% through 2026, though earlier projections pointed to…...

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floridarealtors. org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 04 > florida-ceos-show-strong-confidence-economy

Florida CEOs Show Strong Confidence In Economy

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (357+ words) This annual event brings together real estate pros from all over the state to focus on leadership, inspiration, recharging and empowerment. Business leaders remain confident in the state's outlook, with steady hiring and growth expectations pointing to continued momentum in…...

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floridarealtors. org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 04 > mortgage-rates-rise-spring-activity-builds

Mortgage Rates Rise as Spring Activity Builds

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (514+ words) This annual event brings together real estate pros from all over the state to focus on leadership, inspiration, recharging and empowerment. The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6. 46% from 6. 38% last week, while costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 5. 77% from…...

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floridarealtors. org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 03 > florida-consumers-pull-back-spending

Florida Consumers Pull Back on Spending

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (317+ words) This annual event brings together real estate pros from all over the state to focus on leadership, inspiration, recharging and empowerment. The dip in March was driven by weaker buying plans and growing concern about the national economy, even as…...

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floridarealtors. org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 03 > mortgage-rates-climb-during-peak-buying-season

Mortgage Rates Climb During Peak Buying Season

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (379+ words) This annual event brings together real estate pros from all over the state to focus on leadership, inspiration, recharging and empowerment. The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6. 38% from 6. 22% last week, while the averge 15-year rate jumped to 5. 75% from 5. 54%. WASHINGTON…...