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.

Some important home upkeep tasks include maintaining a document binder and keeping up with general cleaning and maintenance so appliances continue to run smoothly. 

Some important home upkeep tasks include maintaining a document binder and keeping up with general cleaning and maintenance so appliances continue to run smoothly.

Successful digital marketing strategies include using SMART objectives, understanding your customer’s journey and evaluating your current approach.

An interior designer said some of the biggest mistakes young people make when moving into their first home is choosing the wrong rugs and buying in a hurry.

The president called for legislation that would cap rent increases and federal agencies to focus on repurposing federal properties for affordable housing.

Partnering with well-qualified lenders allows agents to help customers, build their brand and add value to real estate transactions.

Agents use their smart phones for all aspects of their work, so securing them is essential. Use the following tips to ensure your smart phone is locked down.

Rebuilding after extreme weather can be a long and expensive process due to updated building codes, threat exposures and community priorities.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell wouldn’t say when the first rate cut would occur, but economists say it could be September. A cut would impact mortgage rates. 

Experts say the Tampa-area phosphate plant leak poses an ongoing threat. There are about two dozen similar phosphate wastewater reservoirs statewide.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell: Higher rates remain necessary now because bringing inflation down sustainably  is “the absolute best thing we can do for the housing market.”