Consumer sentiment in Florida dipped in September for the third month but remains well above the lowest levels observed in 2022.
NAR’s Realtors Residential Sustainability Report finds that homebuyers and owners are interested in sustainable features that provide financial savings.
The National Flood Insurance Program expired, freezing new policies and potentially delaying mortgages, home sales, and housing programs, especially in Florida.
Costs for home repairs and remodeling rose 3.4% year-over-year in Q2, driven mainly by labor costs, surpassing overall inflation.
The forms reflect recent law and policy changes, including expanded flood disclosures and adjustments to NAR’s Multiple Listing Options for Sellers.
Recurring condo water damage from common elements, such as an association-maintained AC, may make the association liable. Document damage and act quickly.
The state’s Business Rent Tax has officially been repealed after decades of advocacy by Florida Realtors, saving commercial tenants $2.5 billion annually.
U.S. home prices fell 0.1% in July but rose 2.3% year over year. In the South Atlantic division, prices were flat monthly, up 0.8% annually.
Fraudsters are cloning title company websites and posing as sellers to steal escrow funds. Realtors should verify sellers, avoid rushed closings and report fraud.
NAR highlights why brokerages need a social media policy to ensure legal compliance, protect reputations and uphold ethical standards online.
