Demand for apartments remains strong, but high construction costs, financing challenges, land shortages and regulations will slow development in the coming months.
NAR released a new guide for first time buyers and a video series for Realtors related to the practice changes for the proposed settlement.
Sellers have been turning to auctions when conventional sales methods don’t work, but some are seeing lower-than-expected sale prices or no sale at all.
High financing costs, geopolitics and AI innovations are among the most pressing topics facing real estate in the year ahead, the Counselors of Real Estate said.
Despite a drop in international property purchases in 2024, Florida remains appealing, with strong demand and opportunities for buyers.
The storm may have limited impacts on Florida as recovery efforts for Hurricanes Milton and Helene continue and independent contractors get more FEMA aid.
Updated forms include the Commission Agreement and Vacant Land Listing Agreement to incorporate changes resulting from the NAR settlement.
Redfin: Rentership rates are lower in metros where it’s more affordable to buy a home. Cape Coral has the lowest share of renter households among metros analyzed.
Agents should respect a seller’s process for interviewing agents and offer to answer questions to demonstrate a commitment to professionalism.
Some noises in a home are normal, but others can indicate a problem. Keeping on top of property maintenance avoids long-term issues.
