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 18, 2026 - Mortgage rates saw a fairly volatile week as markets reacted to a combination of inflation data, geopolitical tensions, and ongoing uncertainty surrounding global trade and diplomacy.

After rates improved earlier in April as overseas tensions appeared to calm, the market shifted direction again last week as concerns surrounding the Iran conflict and rising oil prices picked back up. Higher oil prices can increase inflation pressure across the economy, and since mortgage rates are closely tied to the bond market, inflation concerns tend to push rates higher.

Inflation reports released during the week added to the volatility as well. While the CPI report was relatively neutral for markets, the PPI report later in the week showed stronger wholesale inflation pressures than expected, which contributed to additional upward pressure on rates.

By Friday, average top-tier 30-year fixed mortgage rates had moved back up to roughly 6.625%, which marked some of the highest levels we’ve seen since late March.

One positive takeaway, however, is that rates have actually held up better than many expected given where Treasury yields currently sit. Continued purchases of mortgage-backed securities by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have helped keep mortgage pricing more stable than broader bond market trends would normally suggest.

Looking ahead, markets will continue paying close attention to inflation data and geopolitical developments, both of which remain major drivers of day-to-day rate movement right now.

As always, I will be keeping a close eye on the market and will keep you updated if anything changes.

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