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

October 13, 2026 - After what has felt like a never ending stretch of higher mortgage rates, we finally saw some improvement last week.

The week actually started on a difficult note, with top tier 30 year fixed rates reaching approximately 7.61% on Monday, essentially matching the recent highs. However, things began moving in a more favorable direction as the week progressed.

Thursday brought the biggest improvement, with rates falling approximately 0.09% in a single day, the largest one day decline we've seen in three months. That momentum carried into Friday, with rates finishing around 7.48%, their lowest levels since September 25th.

Interestingly, there wasn't one major economic report or headline responsible for the improvement. Instead, it appears investors are finally finding bond yields attractive enough to begin buying more aggressively. Increased demand for bonds generally helps push mortgage rates lower.

While that's certainly encouraging, it's too early to know whether we've officially reached the peak of this recent rate increase. Rates are still considerably higher than they were at the end of August, but after weeks of seemingly relentless increases, it's nice to finally see some momentum in the other direction.

Looking ahead, this week's inflation reports will be especially important. Cooler than expected inflation could help build on last week's progress, while higher readings could quickly reverse some of those gains.

For now, we'll take the improvement and hope it's the beginning of a more sustained move in the right direction. We've been waiting for some encouraging news in the mortgage market, and last week finally gave us a little.

I hope you have a great week and win the day!

COMING SOON- 201 Georgia Ave., Crystal Beach

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