NAR kicked off its fundraiser for its Realtor® Relief Foundation with a $1M goal. Florida Realtors is also seeking donations for its Disaster Relief Fund.

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Landscape architects are moving away from straight edges and borders, incorporating more plants and hardscape elements.

Rents across the state are trending down. South Florida rents are among the highest in the state. Researchers said the days of rapidly rising rents are probably over.

The case, closely watched by business and environmental groups, stems from a 2020 federal decision to shift permitting authority to the state for wetland projects.

Floridians aged 60 and older were more optimistic about the current and future economic conditions. Sentiment is expected to remain the same in the coming months.

The HUD-Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers can help more than 7,000 veterans in their search for permanent housing.

Homeowners who are unable to upgrade are staying put. Those looking for starter homes are finding only fixer-uppers. Investors and all-cash buyers are leading.

Across Florida and the U.S., Realtors help commemorate the importance of homeownership and housing opportunities for individuals, families and their communities.

The monthly consumer price index (CPI) and the Fed’s monetary policy committee meeting on June 12 could fuel volatility in mortgage rates.

Changes to the My Safe Florida Home Program allow homeowners to choose any state-certified contractor and distribute the funding directly.

A reduction in the state’s business lease tax began Saturday, weeks earlier than originally planned. Florida Realtors has long advocated for the cut.

The Palm Bay and Deltona metro areas have the highest chance in the nation of seeing housing price cuts, according to CoreLogic.

The cost for home staging has increased 18% in Q1 2024 compared to the previous year, but real estate professionals believe it brings in higher offers.

U.S. renters are less likely to move than they were a decade ago, which is a boom for landlords due to reduced turnover and greater stability.

The CFPB is seeking public input into mortgage closing cost “junk fees.” Mortgage industry trade groups said changes must go through the rule-making process.

A financial-rating agency said it was “cautiously optimistic” about the Florida market, in part due to 2022 legislative reforms and declining Citizens’ policies. 

Florida Realtors said its updated forms reflecting practice changes from the NAR national settlement will be released in mid-June rather than May 31.  

The most popular type of home loan – a conventional mortgage – may cost less in the long run. There are also a variety of loan terms available.

A panel of experts said work from home has negatively impacted commercial real estate, but office-to-housing conversions can help.