Middle-aged Americans, part of Generation X, say they will need to rely on family for housing help in retirement (but they haven’t told them yet!).

Although there has been a slowdown, there is a solid demand for remodeling projects. Wealthier homeowners are paying for projects with cash rather than loans.

Realtors in Florida can spread the word about the Hometown Heroes affordable housing program that offers zero-interest downpayment and closing cost assistance.

In home décor, runway trends inspire interior design. Consider luxe fabrics and statement art pieces to be bold, innovative and true to your personal style.

In most service-oriented industries, professionals prove themselves before customers sign on. Brokers can help agents explain their value so customers understand.

Mortgage rates dropped to their lowest level in months. Four Florida cities lead the nation with biggest YoY median sale price increases and new listings.

A growing number of sellers are using pets in their staging photos, but be careful, experts say. Pets could raise questions about unwanted odors, among other things.

Real estate pros can boost their productivity by reviewing their mobile phone usage and identifying time wasters. Get free help from Florida Realtors TechHelpline.

A new White House plan unveiled Tuesday calls for capping rents at 5% per year on landlords who own more than 50 units. Here’s why it likely won’t help.

Homeowners who have already been approved for My Safe Florida Home inspections will still be eligible to apply for grants.

The rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.77%, the lowest level since March, from 6.89% last week. Rates on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 6.05% from 6.17%.

New mortgage application activity grew nearly 4%. Refinance applications jumped 15% to the highest level since August 2022 as rates slowly decline.

Realtors in Florida should understand changes to the state septic system policies so they can advise customers before, during and after real estate transactions. 

Mortgage lenders face new rules to ensure AI appraisals don’t build in flaws to produce faulty or discriminatory estimates against borrowers.

The dollar value of residential properties purchased by international buyers decreased 21.2% YoY. Florida remains the top destination for foreign buyers. 

Here’s a recap of what’s available from Florida Realtors – from new and revised forms to free educational webinars – to help you with the upcoming changes.

The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) removed the word "residential" from Rule 61J2-10.038, allowing agents to designate their preferred official mailing address. Mailing and email address changes must be sent to the DBPR in writing within 10 days after the change.

A new WalletHub survey found Florida cities took six of the top 10 spots as the best for first-time homebuyers across metrics like crime rates and real estate taxes.

Builder confidence in July was down slightly, but the total inventory remains at a 4.4 months' supply, indicating a need for more home construction.

While builders are concerned about high interest rates, they believe mortgage rates will moderate and lead to more construction in late 2024.