A Realtor advertised his services with guaranteed savings but was unable to provide it. The ethics panel deemed the slogan misleading, since savings couldn't be guaranteed in every case.
The foundation settled with HUD over claims it blocked people of color from the appraisal profession. As part of the settlement, it will establish a $1.22M scholarship fund.
Citing affordability issues, NAR reported contract signings declined in all four U.S. regions month over month, while pending sales were down 8.5% year over year.
Your brokerage needs agents who know how to do their jobs well. Florida Realtors education classes can help keep them engaged and on top of market needs.
High prices and rates have frustrated buyers and burdened renters. To ease concerns, agents can find down payment programs and help sellers adjust price expectations.
Nearly 3 in 5 U.S. buyers put down more than 10% of the purchase price with the goal of lowering mortgage payments. Many get money from family members to help.
The annual Florida Realtors Board of Directors business meeting was held on Aug. 25 in person and online.
Home prices across the nation were up 0.9% from Q1 2024. Florida has seen a 4.8% four-quarter appreciation and 79.3% five-year appreciation.
First-time buyers are "demure and mindful," facing high prices and rates. They often move from family homes and use agents to navigate a competitive market.
The CRE sector faces a mismatch in space demands with thriving retail, industrial vacancies and office values dropping, possibly signaling market distress.
