How to Win With Listing Presentations

Real estate listing presentations are among the most crucial tools for demonstrating expertise, knowledge, experience and authenticity.
Read MoreReal Estate Q&A: What’s the Financial Liability for Neighbor’s Dead Tree?

When a neighbor’s tree causes damage to your property, what’s the neighbor’s liability? Property owners need to care for their trees or possibly face a lawsuit.
Read MoreFlorida Adopts NextGen Bar Exam Starting July 2028

The Florida Supreme Court approved replacing the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) with the NextGen Bar Exam and to retain a Florida-specific component on the exam.
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Our Analyzing the Financing Contingency article series takes a closer look at the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar financing contingency. The first article (which ran in June) provided an overview of the contingency and showed how the rights and obligations of parties shift as a contract progresses down
Read More Survey: Americans Concerned About AI, Algorithms

Consumer Reports found Americans are uneasy with artificial intelligence and algorithms being used in high-stakes decisions, including housing.
Read MoreRegulators to Discuss Citizens Rate Increase

Officials will be considering a proposal that could lead to an average 13.5% rate increase for the most-common type of Citizens coverage.
Read MoreFederal Reserve Edges Closer to Cutting Rates

How the economy fares in the coming months will likely determine how quickly the Fed acts. Some economists say it could be as soon as September.
Read MoreListen, Watch, Learn About Practice Changes

The Drive With NAR podcast includes crucial information about the upcoming proposed settlement. NAR will also be hosting webinars on the topic in August.
Read MoreWebinar Today: Amended Buyer Broker Agreements

Don’t miss your chance to hear from the Florida Realtors legal team about the amended Buyer Broker Agreements. Free webinars today and Tuesday.
Read MoreAppraisals, Data and the Proposed NAR Settlement

With practice changes coming that include prohibiting offers of compensation on MLSs, it’s imperative that brokers, agents and appraisers keep open communication.
Read MoreConsumer Sentiment Dips Slightly

Consumer sentiment for July was slightly revised to 66.4, down from June’s 68.2. Inflation expectations fall, but economic attitudes remain cautious amid high prices.
Read MoreNAR Practice Changes Begin Aug. 17

The changes were reviewed by the MLS Emerging Issues and Technology Advisory Board and adopted by the National Association of Realtors® Leadership Team.
Read More10 Things About the Housing Market Right Now

CoreLogic said high mortgage interest rates during the spring home season drove home sales lower, cooling home prices in more markets.
Read MoreCooling Inflation Boosts September Rate Cut Odds

Inflation declined to 2.5% in June, supporting the Fed's potential September interest rate cuts and hinting at a "soft landing" for the economy.
Read MoreWebinars: Buyer Broker Agreements Explained

Join the Florida Realtors® legal team for an online discussion about the amended Buyer Broker Agreements. The free webinars will be held Monday and Tuesday.
Read MoreMortgage Rates See First Uptick in Three Weeks

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.78% from 6.77% last week, while costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 6.07% from 6.05%.
Read MoreFlorida AG Warns of Vacation Rental Scams

Scammers are posting fake listings for properties that are not available for rent. Verify the listing and conduct online searches to ensure the listing is real.
Read MoreSurvey: Financial Education Gaps Fuels Inequality

A Credit Sesame survey suggests Americans from underserved communities lack equal access to financial education, hindering their ability to secure credit.
Read MoreSouth, Central Fla. Lead Post-Pandemic Rent Surge

Median asking rent across the U.S. fell -0.4% in June, but Tampa and Miami saw the highest percentage increase in rents from June 2019 to June 2024.
Read MoreLuxury Home Prices Spike 9%, Inventory Grows

Redfin reports that luxury home prices grew nationally more than twice as fast as non-luxury homes in the second quarter of 2024 thanks to all-cash buyers.
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