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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 08 > mortgage-rates-reach-one-year-high-buyers-face-tighter-budgets

Mortgage rates reach one-year high as buyers face tighter budgets

7+ hour, 29+ min ago   (343+ words) This August, network with top producers to close more deals, master skills that lead to more listings, and learn about trends that will change how you do business. The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.69%, its highest level in just…...

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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 08 > florida-consumers-grow-more-cautious-about-spending

Florida consumers grow more cautious about spending

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (349+ words) This August, network with top producers to close more deals, master skills that lead to more listings, and learn about trends that will change how you do business. Florida consumer sentiment fell to its lowest level since December 2023 as residents…...

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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 08 > mortgage-rates-face-pressure-war-and-inflation

Mortgage rates face pressure from war and inflation

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (897+ words) This August, network with top producers to close more deals, master skills that lead to more listings, and learn about trends that will change how you do business. Rates could move higher in August as the war in Iran, persistent…...

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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 08 > fed-signals-borrowing-costs-may-stay-high

Fed signals borrowing costs may stay high

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (564+ words) This August, network with top producers to close more deals, master skills that lead to more listings, and learn about trends that will change how you do business. The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate steady for a fifth consecutive…...

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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 07 > mortgage-rates-rise-fourth-week-running

Mortgage rates rise for fourth week running

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (248+ words) This August, network with top producers to close more deals, master skills that lead to more listings, and learn about trends that will change how you do business. The 30-year fixed rate reaches 6.66% as bond yields respond to Iran conflict....

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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 07 > fed-weighs-rate-hike-amid-mixed-signals

Fed weighs rate hike amid mixed signals

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (440+ words) This August, network with top producers to close more deals, master skills that lead to more listings, and learn about trends that will change how you do business. Federal Reserve policymakers face a divided decision today as easing inflation supports…...

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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 06 > fed-meeting-could-shift-rate-outlook

Fed meeting could shift rate outlook

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (632+ words) The 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…...

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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 06 > mortgage-rates-climb-toward-2026-highs-inflation-pressure-persists

Mortgage rates climb toward 2026 highs as inflation pressure persists

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (270+ words) The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.52% this week, just below its 2026 peak, while the 15-year fixed rate rose to 5.84%, Freddie Mac reported. Both rates remain below year-ago levels of 6.84% and 5.97%, respectively. The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up this…...

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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 06 > market-myths-keep-buyers-and-sellers-hold

Market myths keep buyers and sellers on hold

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (247+ words) Misconceptions about inventory, mortgage rates and market timing are keeping some buyers and sellers from making decisions, even when local data tells a different story. Clear, fact-based conversations can help customers move past worst-case thinking and toward choices that fit…...

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floridarealtors.org > news-media > news-articles > 2026 > 06 > mortgage-shopping-can-lower-buyer-costs

Mortgage shopping can lower buyer costs

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (308+ words) A LendingTree study found Florida buyers could save an estimated $170 a month by comparing mortgage offers, adding another affordability step before the home search. Borrowers who compare mortgage offers can save thousands of dollars, a reminder that affordability is not…...