The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate for the first time since 2023 to combat persistent inflation, potentially impacting borrowing costs. Officials projected another rate increase later this year.

Tracking appointments and closed deals can give real estate teams a clearer view of lead-generation results than response times or cost per lead.

Florida home sales dipped slightly in August, but tightening inventory and rising prices point to a leveling market, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Brad O’Connor said.