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Tools, such as AI and automation, can widen reach and improve efficiency, but they don't replace human connection. Long-term growth depends on empathy.
A fall refresh with seasonal decor can add instant curb appeal. Sellers should view their entryway with a buyer's eye to present a desirable lifestyle.
At the 2025 Florida Realtors Convention, real estate pros learned about new laws, disclosures, and standards that bring broad changes to daily practice.
The Miami Real Estate Forum 2025 highlighted Florida as a premier U.S. property market, with experts naming South Florida among the nation’s strongest.
Rates on 30-year mortgages rose to 6.3% from 6.26% last week, while borrowing costs on 15-year mortgages increased to 5.49% from 5.41%.
Inflation-based tax bracket hikes for 2026 may boost take-home pay, giving first-time buyers more room to save for down payments and qualify for loans.
Existing-home sales slipped 0.2% in August from July, as prices rose 2% to a median sales price of $422,600. The median time on the market was 31 days nationwide.
By showing teams real AI uses, leaders can ease fears and integrate it into workflows while keeping users in control, positioning AI as a helpful partner.
Agents should provide appraisers with surveys, upgrades and market insights while verifying credentials and being present during the visit.
A SmartRent survey found 92% of renters say cutting utility costs matters. Last year, 63% saw bills rise; less than half say property managers communicate or care.