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If you can tell what’s trending by looking at the words becoming more common in listings, expect demand for brutalism, sensory pathways and cold plunge pools.

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Do buyers have a right to know that a listing comes with a ghost? In Fla., probably not – but states’ laws vary on what ghost-adverse buyers deserve to know.

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An oversight tool that connects all tech formats has not yet been perfected. And while some agents live off technology, others largely ignore it.

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Frustrated with the lack of existing-home inventory, more buyers turned to new construction in Sept. despite mortgage rates that topped 7%.

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What’s in a name? Some people thought “affordable housing” was a giveaway and “workforce housing” didn’t catch on. “Attainable housing” is the latest moniker.

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To promote affordable housing, HUD says rental income from an accessory dwelling unit will be considered for FHA loans. It outlined the policy details yesterday.

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First-timers, new to the process, want to cross all T’s and dot all I’s. Scammers use this to trick real estate novices into doing unwise things.

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In Fla., median income is less in six metros and higher in three, ranging from an $88.7K yearly income in Lakeland (up 13.4% year-to-year) to $143K in Miami (up 33.4%).

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Buyers have doubts now thanks to inflation, rising home prices and higher mortgage rates. While some best-practice seller tactics haven’t changed, some have.

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The builder sentiment index hit 40 this month, where any number below 50 suggests more pessimism than optimism. They blame rising interest rates.

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