What to Know to Become a Luxury Real Estate Agent

Among other things, your branding should evoke luxury via high-quality marketing materials, professional photography and a polished online presence.
Read MoreUnequal Contributions When Buying a Home?

Real estate Q&A: How can I structure buying a home while keeping my inheritance value outside of our marital property? A trust could be a flexible solution.
Read MoreMultifamily Construction Pipeline Reaches Record

S. Fla. developers are set to finish 23,863 multifamily units by 2024’s end, the most since 2002. More units on the market are expected to slow rent and leasing growth.
Read MoreVeteran Housing Access Expanded

New HUD policy changes will enable veterans with service-connected disability benefits to access more housing opportunities.
Read MoreRates Fall to Lowest Level in Over a Year

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.47% from 6.73% last week. Costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 5.63% from 5.99% last week.
Read MoreFlorida’s Affordability: Price vs. Income

Florida’s median home prices rose 40%, but incomes only 12%. Understanding trends helps you and your customers enter deals with insight and creativity.
Read MoreConvention: 2 Days, Too Good To Miss

Join colleagues at Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, Aug. 21-22, 2024. Preregistration closes Monday.
Read MoreBudgeting for Home Renovations

Renovations that follow a budget can improve a home’s value. Create a project list and get a contractor’s quotes to start, then buy materials and DIY what you can.
Read MoreFlorida Realtors Cleanup Nets 32 Tons

Clean Up Florida Waters volunteers spent 520 hours scouring 185 miles of the state’s waterways. They removed more than the weight of a fully loaded garbage truck.
Read MoreFlorida Rebuilding Continues With Major Storms

The former FEMA chief reported steady post-storm rebuilding. Florida Realtors DRF is helping Realtors, boards/associations and staff after Hurricane Debby.
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Colorado State University reduced its 2024 hurricane season forecast to 23 named storms from 25, but still said six will be Category 3 or higher.
Read More Consider This Before Moving in Retirement

Retirees should consider their housing options, taxes and healthcare needs before relocating. A fun vacation spot may not be ideal for day-to-day living.
Read MoreInsurer Looks to Resume New Policies

Heritage Property & Casualty said changes made by Florida lawmakers to shore up the insurance market has helped the company’s position in the state.
Read MoreCoreLogic: Annual Home Price Growth Below 5%

U.S. home prices posted a 4.7% year-over-year gain in June. Miami outpaced San Diego, Calif., in June for the metro with the greatest price growth.
Read MoreHomeownership: More Than a Mortgage

Some additional homeownership expenses include HOA fees, taxes and moving costs. Expenses vary, based on a home's age, location, material and construction.
Read MoreColors to Fit Your Kitchen’s Orientation

Which direction does the kitchen face: north, south, east or west? A design expert says there’s perfect colors for each orientation.
Read MoreFlorida Realtors DRF Open for Post-Debby Help

Officials expect more Hurricane Debby-related flooding, especially in north Florida. Realtors, boards/associations and staff can apply to the DRF for help.
Read MoreAmerica’s Renter Population Is Growing

Rentership rates are growing across the U.S. In North Port, Fla., rates are among the lowest in the country because it’s more affordable to buy a home there.
Read MoreStudy: 'Knowledge Gaps' May Be Thwarting Buyers

Potential homebuyers often are not aware of down payment requirements, a Fannie Mae study found. Others don’t understand essentials like credit scores.
Read MoreCan You Be Fined for a Years-Old Code Violation?

Even if a code violation has slipped by without notice for years, a municipality has the right to require that it be corrected and possibly levy fines.
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