Florida property owners can take steps to guard against increasingly sophisticated deed fraud involving forged documents, deepfakes and voice cloning. Experts recommend monitoring property records, enrolling in county alert programs and considering owner’s title insurance.
From security deposit limits to new compliance rules, changing landlord-tenant regulations are influencing investor behavior, housing supply and pricing trends. Here’s what real estate professionals need to understand to better guide clients and anticipate market shifts.
Home management platforms give homeowners useful tools long after closing while helping agents stay connected. The ongoing support can lead to more referrals and repeat business.
Sellers can make a stronger first impression by decluttering, removing personal items and preparing each room before professional listing photos are taken.
Florida’s housing outlook showed encouraging progress, with supply gaps narrowing in several major metros and affordable listings making up a larger share of the markets studied.
Costly upgrades may not pay off in a price-sensitive market. Agents can help sellers focus on safety, insurance and financing issues while using cleaning, maintenance and strategic pricing to address dated features.
Florida’s townhouse and condo market posted a 9% year-over-year increase in second-quarter sales, with the strongest gains among properties priced below $200,000 and those selling for $1 million or more. Sales also rose sharply in several metro areas, including Panama City, Punta Gorda, Cape Coral-Fort Myers and Naples.
Foreclosed homes sold for a median 27.2% below their estimated value, giving cost-conscious buyers another option as listings reached a six-year high, Realtor.com reported. Economists said the increase reflects a return to more normal market conditions, not a housing crisis.
As more buyers and sellers use AI tools to find agents, consistent business information, detailed reviews and a clearly defined local presence can help strengthen visibility and credibility.
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.58% this week, its highest level in nearly a year, while the 15-year rate increased to 5.96% from 5.93%. Rising oil prices and inflation concerns have pushed bond yields higher.
