Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2025

In a week marked by discussions of the potential firing of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and inflation data, mortgage rates remained relatively calm, thanks to improvements in mortgage spreads. Mortgage spreads have improved significantly since 2023, leaving us just 0.49% from normal levels, based on the data we use. This means we can achieve near 6% mortgage rates without the 10-year yield dropping below 4%, provided spreads continue to improve.

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Inman

JULY 19, 2025

It's one of our readers' favorite topics right now, so we're rounding up great contributor insights from agents and brokers with boots on the ground to help you help your sellers.

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Marco Santarelli

JULY 19, 2025

In 2025, the savvy investor is looking at Florida real estate not just for its sunshine and beaches, but for a unique opportunity that many are overlooking: the chance to acquire high-quality, newly constructed investment properties at favorable prices with strong rental demand. Forget the doomsayers and outdated headlines; Florida is poised for continued long-term growth, and the current market conditions present a golden moment for those who understand where to look and what to build.

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Inman

JULY 19, 2025

You might work alone, but you weren’t meant to grow alone, broker and author Jessica Souza writes. Lean into collaboration and cooperation to boost your real estate career.

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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Marco Santarelli

JULY 19, 2025

The Florida sun might be shining, but beneath that warm glow, the housing market tells a complex story. If you've been watching the news, you might have heard whispers of a slowdown, a “balancing act,” or even some price drops. As someone deeply invested in understanding these market shifts, I've spent a lot of time poring over the latest data, looking for the real pulse of Florida's communities.

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Marco Santarelli

JULY 19, 2025

Mortgage rates for July 19, 2025, are here. As of today, mortgage rates have shown a slight decrease in average 30-year fixed mortgage rates to 6.88% , down 1 basis point. However, it is up from 6.84% the previous week. Meanwhile, refinance rates for 30-year fixed loans have decreased significantly to 7.01%, down 6 basis points from last week’s 7.07%.

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BubbleInfo

JULY 19, 2025

Oceanside ranked #2 on their list – if you like it around here, maybe you just downsize to O-side?

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