America’s confidence in the economy dropped to its lowest level since May 2020, impacted by concerns over tariffs and a possible slowdown in economic growth.
Industrial design remains popular for its raw, functional style featuring open spaces, exposed materials, neutral tones and vintage-inspired lighting.
The U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Index found home prices rose 0.1% in February nationwide and 3.9% from 2024.
A seller filed an ethics complaint under Article 3, citing Standard of Practice 3-9, after the listing broker let a family member host a birthday party at the vacant listing without the seller’s permission. But the Realtor association said the complaint should have cited Article 1 instead. Why is Article 1 the correct one here?
A man posing as a buyer at Tampa-area open houses is accused of touching agents' feet, prompting a safety alert and police warning to stay vigilant.
Existing-home sales fell in March due to tight inventory, while new-home sales rose as builders met strong buyer demand. Buyers still face competition.
Association attorneys urge brokers to plan for the liability risks they could face in their brokerage, from buyer breaches to fraud, copyright and contractor issues.
Some 2025 design trends include lighting as functional art, wallpapered or skirted ceilings, buttery yellows, hand-drawn florals and bold color pops.
Sellers can boost profits by staging, timing the sale, making key upgrades, knowing the local market and enhancing curb appeal, experts say.
Although Florida Realtors exclusive agreements (listing or buyer brokerage agreements) don’t contain a cancellation clause, they do allow the broker to assign the agreement to a new brokerage.
