NAR reaffirmed support for MLS transparency as portals expand “coming soon” listings, raising questions about how pre-market strategies fit within existing rules.
AI tools may streamline transactions, but most buyers and sellers still use agents, as local expertise and negotiation skills remain hard to replace.
Higher mortgage rates are pushing some buyers toward ARMs for lower upfront costs, but future rate changes could raise payments if rates don’t fall.
New home sales fell 17.6% in January nationally, but the South saw a 4.1% yearly gain. Builders are using incentives to offset affordability pressures.
Florida sellers could see higher prices and quicker sales by listing in early to mid-April. Here’s why timing your listing could make a difference this spring.
National pending home sales rose 1.8%, with Florida metros like Jacksonville and Miami posting strong gains, signaling steady demand and more closings ahead.
Homebuyers who purchase earlier gain more equity over time, leading to a $119K net worth gap by age 50 compared to those who wait.
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.
