Some preventative measures against ransomware attacks include offsite backups, security training, frequent system updates and firewalls. 

The My Safe Florida Home home-hardening grant program will be expanded to include condos. It was a Florida Realtors’ priority for the 2024 legislative session.

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 7.17% from 7.1% last week. Costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose this week to 6.44% from 6.39%.

The FTC’s rule will be effective beginning in mid-August. NAR is currently reviewing the rule and its impact and will provide updates.

MLSs and brokerages seeking to be released under the settlement agreement must act by June 18, NAR said.

A new study shows sellers would rather leave money on the table and accept an all-cash sale than risk losing the sale completely because the mortgage falls through.

Small businesses should have plans in place to prevent cyberattacks, including ensuring employees use two-factor identification.

The median cost for a move was about $2,000, and many of the people surveyed said they didn’t budget for it. Experts say to shop around for the best prices.

Sales of newly built single-family homes rose 8.8% in March compared to Feb., and also increased 8.3% from a year earlier.

The measure provides funding to curb algae blooms, which have far-reaching economic implications across the state. Red tide also causes respiratory problems and fish kills.

Over the years, interior home designs have reflected personal styles and events of each era. Many design trends make comebacks multiple times.

The budget items include funding for water quality improvements and Everglades restoration and was a Florida Realtors’ priority for the 2024 session.

Despite the recent uptick of new construction, single-family home construction is still lagging behind the need, a new Realtor.com study found.

Although some homebuyers are being priced out of the larger metro areas in Florida, there are plenty of great options, including Ocala and Bartow.

Empty-nest baby boomers own many of the nation’s largest homes and have little financial incentive to sell. Experts are looking at ways to incentivize moving.

Size should always be a consideration when buying a new home. Factors that include the number of rooms and potential life changes should play into a decision.

Real estate firms that create a people-first culture utilize best practices and philosophies that demonstrate professionalism and expertise.

Florida, particularly South Florida, is looking at a hot summer, meteorologists said. North Florida will see more rain than average.

Brokerages are increasingly turning to AI to find agents who will suit their needs. Good agents are the key to success.

Florida is appealing a U.S. District Court judge's ruling against Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection’s attempt to retain authority over wetland permitting.