New research found that 77% of buyers consider curb appeal at least moderately important, giving real estate professionals another way to evaluate new-home communities, prepare listings and better understand what draws buyers through the door.
Renters can protect their belongings, finances and temporary living costs by understanding what their policy covers and where gaps may remain.
Federal Reserve policymakers face a divided decision today as easing inflation supports holding rates steady while persistent price pressures strengthen the case for an increase that could influence mortgage rates and homebuyers’ purchasing power.
Florida metros posted some of the nation’s strongest growth in millennial homeowner and renter households from 2018 to 2023, according to a RentCafe analysis. North Port led the country in millennial homeownership growth, while Orlando topped the list for renter growth.
A Realtor advertised real estate-related products and services on her website through links to the websites of “Preferred Providers.” The Realtor received a fee each time a visitor clicked one of those links. However, the Realtor did not disclose that they were receiving these fees, claiming that the links were merely advertisements and not recommendations. Does this constitute a violation of the Code of Ethics?
Retirement can prompt important housing decisions. Realtors can build trust by helping customers compare home values, maintenance needs, lifestyle goals and relocation options, even when downsizing is not the plan.
Addendum H allows buyers to set maximum premiums for homeowner’s and flood insurance and cancel the contract without penalty if they cannot secure coverage at a price they can afford.
The CRSP may be one of the lesser-used forms in the Florida Realtors contract toolkit, but it is a hidden gem. With clear deadlines for offers and counteroffers, streamlined time-counting rules and a built-in path for resolving disputes, it offers practical provisions that can bring greater clarity and structure to residential transactions.
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.
