You won’t find my face on a bus bench on McMullen Booth Road or on a billboard on State Road 580—but you will find me deeply rooted in decades of real estate experience (since shoulder pads were a thing). My real estate journey kicked off in March of 1983 when I co-owned a commercial brokerage, managing a team of 35 agents and staff. Our company owned and operated office buildings and shopping centers all across the Tampa Bay area—yes, I’ve walked the walk in both high-rises and strip malls. In 2001, I made the shift to residential real estate, aligning with Coldwell Banker, then joined RE/MAX in 2004, where I spent two decades thriving in a culture that matched my entrepreneurial spirit. Fast-forward to today, I’m proud to be with Blake Real Estate—a respected, locally owned boutique brokerage that values service over splash. Celebrating 33+ years in the biz, I’ve weathered the housing boom, the bust, the Great Recession, a pandemic, and every quirky market shift in between. Through it all, my mission has stayed the same: provide top-notch service, clear communication, and real results. When you work with me, it’s personal. I'm a full-time agent (no part-time dabbling here), and yes—I answer my phone. I'm hands-on, present, and fully invested in your success from start to finish. I’ve sold everything from horse ranches to waterfront estates, celebrity homes to those “what-do-we-do-now?” properties. I love solving problems, navigating unique situations, and getting results. Early to the YouTube scene, I was featured in YouTube for Business by NYT contributor Michael Miller, spotlighted on ABC Action News as a "Featured Agent" and "MLS Expert", and honored to speak internationally on best practices for real estate success. I even developed the CIS Score, a proactive pricing tool to help sellers take charge of their listing strategy. Oh, and I’m proud to be in the RE/MAX Hall of Fame. Bottom line? I'm not flashy—but I am fiercely dedicated, battle-tested, and genuinely committed to help you reach your real estate goals. So, how can I help you today?"

By Adam Dellemonico, Movement Mortgage, Loan Officer/NMLS 1624974, 339-234-2988, adam.dellemonico@movement.com

June 8, 2026 - Mortgage rates spent much of last week moving back and forth within a fairly narrow range as the market continued to focus on two major themes: developments in the Iran conflict and the strength of the U.S. economy.

Throughout the week, headlines out of the Middle East remained a significant driver of market sentiment. The reason isn't necessarily the conflict itself, but rather the potential impact on oil prices and inflation. When fuel costs rise, inflation concerns tend to rise as well, and that's something the bond market pays very close attention to. Since mortgage rates are directly tied to bond market performance, geopolitical news continued to create volatility for rates.

Despite several headlines that caused temporary swings, rates generally remained close to where they started the week. In fact, there were periods where pricing improved modestly as markets settled down and investors waited for the next major piece of information.

That information arrived at the end of the week with Friday's jobs report. The report showed significantly stronger job growth than economists expected, and previous months were revised higher as well. While a strong labor market is generally good news for the economy, financial markets viewed the data as reducing the likelihood of near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts.

It's important to remember that the Fed doesn't directly control mortgage rates, but expectations for future Fed policy have a major influence on the bond market, which in turn impacts mortgage pricing. As a result, rates moved higher following the report.

The good news is that even after Friday's increase, mortgage rates remain below the highs we saw in May. For now, the market continues to balance inflation concerns tied to global events against economic data that has remained more resilient than many expected.

As we move into the new week, both geopolitical developments and upcoming economic data will continue to play a major role in determining the direction of rates.

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