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

May 11, 2026 - Last week was a pretty good example of how quickly mortgage rates can move based on world events and market sentiment.

We started the week with rates jumping sharply higher after escalation concerns surrounding the Iran conflict pushed bond markets lower and oil prices higher. At one point Monday, top-tier 30-year fixed rates moved back above 6.5% for the first time in over a month and hit some of the highest levels we’ve seen since late March.

The good news is that the spike didn’t last very long.

As the week progressed, markets responded positively to reports of potential peace negotiations and easing tensions overseas. Oil prices came back down, bond markets improved, and mortgage rates followed suit. Wednesday brought the biggest improvement of the week, with rates recovering most of Monday’s increase.

By Friday, rates actually ended the week slightly better than where they started despite all of the volatility along the way.

Another interesting takeaway came from Friday’s jobs report. Historically, a stronger-than-expected jobs number would normally push rates higher, but markets have recently shifted more focus toward the unemployment rate instead of headline job growth. Since unemployment came in right in line with expectations, rates remained relatively stable heading into the weekend.

Overall, the market continues to show that while volatility is still very real, rates are also proving fairly resilient in the low-to-mid 6% range despite several headlines that could have pushed them much higher.

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