If you want to file a lawsuit, FREC complaint, or local board ethics complaint, start by deciding if you have a viable case. Take stock of the evidence you have supporting your position and weigh it against their burden of proof.

In June 2023, home prices were the same year-to-year – no increase or decrease – but they rose almost 1% in a month-to-month comparison.

Americans’ confidence took two steps forward (June and July) and one step back. Higher prices had an impact along with less certainty about the job market.

A homeowner who wanted a backyard shed secured HOA approval and went to buy it, but the salesperson said that they needed a building permit. Is that right?

The property insurer that recently announced it was leaving the Fla. market says it’s cutting 11% of its workforce, which will impact all lines of its business.

On Sept. 12 at 1 p.m., FREC will hold a workshop on “development of the forms of Affidavits of Buyers of Property.” The public is invited, virtually or in-person.

The Barbie movie – or at least its advertising people – had an expert marketing strategy that can apply to real estate, with timing key to its success.

Builders have turned their sights to buyers of moderate means, and house size reflects that change. Fewer now have dining rooms, bathtubs and/or family rooms.

The death of in-person shopping has been exaggerated. A drop in construction around 2009 coupled with post-pandemic demand lowered available space to 4.8%.

Nine Fla. cities are “top small towns to start a new business,” more than any other state. In another study, it’s the second best state to start an LLC.

How strong will Idalia be? Where will it come ashore? What happens to ongoing transactions? Individuals, businesses and associations need to prepare now.

China seems to be on the verge of an economic crisis similar to the U.S.’s 2008 recession – but it’s less likely it will have a spillover effect impacting other nations.

Zillow removed information as soon as it was discovered, but the former president’s home was listed at $422M ($24M value) for its 6K square feet (actually 62.5K).

Buyers get used to mortgage rates and incorporate them into decisions, but increases/decreases make them wonder if they should move quickly or hope they come back down.

EU consumer protection laws – which could one day come to the U.S. – give consumers more power to control content as it creates new challenges for marketers.

An RE website with tons of local information rises to the top in search engine rankings (SEO). To do that, link to individual web pages via a local-directory page.

Most local Realtor associations (74%) have less than 2,000 members, and 2 out of 5 (38%) allow non-Realtor MLS participation. Their top non-dues revenue? Late fees.

The good news is also the problem: Consumers keep spending. The economy keeps growing but so does inflation, and the Fed’s expected Sept. rate hike may not be its last.

Common disaster-related purchases are tax-free through Sept. 8 as Fla. heads into its most active month for hurricanes and four storms drift in the Atlantic.

Two companies under the Orion180 name were approved this week in another hopeful sign that legislative changes may be having a positive Fla. market impact.