Freddie Mac reports 75% of boomer homeowners plan to leave their home or its sale proceeds to family, with home equity totaling $17 trillion nationwide.

The "Point-In-Time" count report found the increase in homelessness is due, in part, to migrant families facing housing instability.

Client objections are an opportunity to showcase expertise, add value and close deals. Agents should know the industry and market to build trust.

Census Bureau data shows Florida’s population boom reflects two key issues: international migration and population increases in the South.

A government shutdown may pause NFIP renewals, FHA loans and other real estate activity. NAR called on Congress to prevent the disruption.

The average rate on 30-year mortgages rose to 6.72% from 6.6%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 5.92% from 5.84% last week.

Florida Realtors Chief Economist: Nov. saw a post-hurricane rebound for new listings, new pending sales. New listings, single-family up 7.2%; condos, up 5.4%.

Incoming Florida Realtors President Weisheyer said his career has been shaped by a focus on making a positive impact, among other key leadership principles.

The trend in increasing number of excess bedrooms is driven by both declining household sizes and by an increase in the number of bedrooms per home.

NAR: Existing-home sales in the South rose 5.6% from October to an annual rate of 1.87 million in November, up 3.3% from one year before.

One in four buyers with kids received family cash for down payments, compared to 12% of those without, highlighting higher housing costs for families.

The Fed cut rates for the third time in 2024 but signaled slower reductions ahead, citing persistent inflation and economic uncertainties.

Test your knowledge and learn more about the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar (“FR/BAR”) contract with this short quiz.

Starting Jan. 1, condo sale contracts must include conspicuous statements about the milestone inspection, turnover report, and structural integrity reserve study.

Florida Realtors is deeply saddened to announce 2002 Florida Realtors President Maurice J. “Moe” Veissi died. He was 78.

The finalized rule requires mortgage disclosures for PACE loans, aiming to protect homeowners from costly, unaffordable financing for clean energy upgrades.

The land deals total $318 million to protect 86,819 acres across the state and include plans for a new state park and conservation easements.

Officials recommend texters use messaging apps with encryption such as Google Messages, Apple’s iMessages and WhatsApp.

Three private insurers were approved to assume up to 160,440 policies from Citizens in March. Citizens had 982,892 policies as of Friday.

The Code of Ethics has evolved with the industry for 100+ years. Here’s what’s new for 2025.