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The orders direct agencies to cut rules slowing construction and mortgage lending, a move aimed at boosting housing supply and easing affordability challenges.
Consistent outreach, visibility and collaboration can help maintain referral networks, turning introductions into a steady stream of borrowers.
Florida Realtors chief economist: For the sixth straight month, closed sales rose for both single-family homes, up 3.9%, and condo-townhouses, up 8.6%.
Despite a delayed state budget, Florida Realtors secures policy wins and protects the RE industry from unintended consequences during the 2026 legislative session.
Rising costs and economic uncertainty weighed on households in early March. The survey offers clues about buyer confidence as the spring homebuying season ramps up.
AI tools can run workflows and handle tasks automatically, but experts say human oversight helps catch mistakes and manage decisions involving risk or nuance.
Inflation concerns tied to the Iran conflict could complicate the Federal Reserve’s next moves as policymakers weigh price stability against a cooling labor market.
Construction sites may be allowed temporary signs with builder or project info. Local ordinances set limits, and code enforcement can review possible violations.
Buying power varies across Florida. Jacksonville buyers get the most space, while Miami buyers get far less due to higher price-per-square-foot costs.
NAR’s Shannon McGahn said passage of the ROAD to Housing Act helps address the housing shortage. The bipartisan bill now moves to the House and the president.