08/19/2026
🏡 *Weekly Market Update*
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📉 *Rates are trending down*
30-yr fixed: ~6.58%
15-yr fixed: ~5.90%
(Best levels we've seen in weeks)
📈 *South Florida market*
Inventory is climbing across Broward, Miami-Dade & Palm Beach, and price growth has cooled. That means more room to negotiate on price, closing costs, and repairs. Nationally, the South is leading the shift toward a buyer-friendly market*. This is the window we've been waiting for.
🦸 *Hometown Heroes reminder*
Down payment + closing cost assistance for teachers, first responders, healthcare workers & more. If you've got a client who qualifies, this is the moment to bring it up.
☀️ Enjoy the weekend, relax, recharge... but keep your ears open. Every BBQ, pool day, or beach hangout is a chance to plant a seed. Buyers waiting for a "magic number" are going to miss this window of low competition.
Let's make it a great one 💪 Reach out anytime, I'm here to help you close!