Study: All-Cash Buyers Pay 10% Less

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.
Read MoreCyberattacks Against Small Businesses on the Rise

Small businesses should have plans in place to prevent cyberattacks, including ensuring employees use two-factor identification.
Read MorePoll: Americans Surprised by Moving Costs

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.
Read MoreNew Home Sales Post Solid Gains in March

Sales of newly built single-family homes rose 8.8% in March compared to Feb., and also increased 8.3% from a year earlier.
Read MoreDeSantis Signs Red Tide Mitigation Expansion

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.
Read MoreInterior Design Through the Decades

Over the years, interior home designs have reflected personal styles and events of each era. Many design trends make comebacks multiple times.
Read MoreDeSantis Backs Everglades Funding in Budget

The budget items include funding for water quality improvements and Everglades restoration and was a Florida Realtors’ priority for the 2024 session.
Read MoreU.S. Housing Supply Short 7.2M Homes

Despite the recent uptick of new construction, single-family home construction is still lagging behind the need, a new Realtor.com study found.
Read MorePlaces in Florida With Affordable Home Prices

Although some homebuyers are being priced out of the larger metro areas in Florida, there are plenty of great options, including Ocala and Bartow.
Read MoreCan Baby Boomers be Enticed to Sell?

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.
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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.
Read More People-First Strategies to Fuel Your Business

Real estate firms that create a people-first culture utilize best practices and philosophies that demonstrate professionalism and expertise.
Read MoreFlorida Looking at Hotter-Than-Average Summer

Florida, particularly South Florida, is looking at a hot summer, meteorologists said. North Florida will see more rain than average.
Read MoreRecruiters Using AI to Lure Top Agents

Brokerages are increasingly turning to AI to find agents who will suit their needs. Good agents are the key to success.
Read MoreState Appeals in Wetlands Permitting Squabble

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.
Read MoreSellers Arrive for Spring Selling Season

Sellers are beginning to put their homes on the market as the lock-in effect begins to loosen, according to some reports. Waiting for lower rates may not be worth it.
Read MoreFlorida Chamber Sets Record Straight on Housing

The Florida Chamber Foundation said reports that the state's housing market is in trouble because of decreased housing sales and active listings “lacks accuracy.”
Read MoreWhat Factors Contribute to Mortgage Rates?

The federal funds rate, inflation and the consumer prices index all play a role in the complicated equation of mortgage rates.
Read MoreSee the World’s First Health-Focused Home

The world’s first IWBI-certified home, located in Miami, prioritizes health with a sustainable design. It has no insulation in living spaces or drywall.
Read MoreCalifornia Man Develops Unusual Squatter Solution

This California man removed squatters from his family’s home and made a business out of it. Florida recently passed a law to help homeowners stop squatters.
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