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

July 27, 2026 - Happy Monday! I hope you had a better weekend than mortgage rates did last week. Rates moved higher for much of the week, reaching their highest levels in more than a year before improving modestly heading into the weekend.

 The biggest driver continues to be rising oil prices tied to renewed tensions involving Iran. Higher energy prices increase inflation concerns, and when investors expect inflation to rise, mortgage rates often move higher as well. That relationship has been especially strong throughout July.

 Although rates ended the week with a modest improvement as oil prices pulled back, they remain near the upper end of the range we've seen over the past year. For the first time in quite a while, conventional mortgage rates with no points have officially moved back into the high 6% range, but hopefully only temporarily.

 With that said, it's important to keep the recent headlines in perspective. While rates are the highest they've been in about a year, they're still well below the peak levels borrowers experienced in 2023. The past year also included one of the best stretches for mortgage rates since they began climbing in 2022, so today's comparisons are being made against a relatively favorable period.

 Looking ahead, attention now turns to this week's Federal Reserve meeting. While the Fed is widely expected to leave short-term interest rates unchanged, investors will be paying close attention to any commentary on inflation and the path of future rate cuts. Combined with ongoing developments in the Middle East and energy markets, those factors will likely continue driving mortgage rate movement in the weeks ahead.

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

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