A dispute over a late escrow deposit centered on one missing contract detail: The seller never named the escrow agent. This case shows how leaving an escrow agent listed as “TBD” can turn a simple deadline issue into years of litigation and attorney fees.
FHA policy changes could give some buyers more flexibility on repairs, appraisals and financing, while keeping property condition, repair costs and lender timelines central to the transaction.
A Tenant-occupied listing can still move smoothly if Realtors plan ahead. Learn key AS IS contract deadlines, including lease disclosure and tenant estoppel letter requirements.
Investment activity is not surging, but it remains strong enough to shape attention around certain homes, especially lower-priced properties and homes with rental potential.
Harvard found Florida had the nation’s highest renter cost-burden rate in 2024, while Census data shows nearly 1.7 million renter households here spent at least 30% of income on gross rent.
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.49% from 6.47% this week, while 15-year rates climbed to 5.84%, Freddie Mac reported. Rates remain below year-ago levels as easing oil prices help cool bond market pressure.
Real estate professionals say unprepared homes captured in listing photos can drive buyers to competing properties. Clutter, lighting and staging remain within sellers' control before a shoot.
NAR data highlighted during the association’s recent Legislative Meetings points to several groups who may be closer to buying or selling than they realize, including longtime owners, younger sellers with equity, renters, pet owners and first-time buyers with questions about financing.
A broad housing bill passed by Congress will impact Florida conversations about new construction, financing, manufactured housing and entry-level competition. The White House previously signaled support for the measure, but the president canceled a planned Wednesday signing, leaving the bill’s final path unclear.
AI is closing the information gap between real estate professionals and customers while reshaping how agents work, NAR officials said at the association's midyear conference, raising both new opportunities and compliance concern.
