Legislative reforms and a cooling inflation are beginning to have a positive impact on the state’s home insurance market, the Insurance Information Institute found.

Builders are slowing the pace of new home construction. Single-family housing starts declined in May for the third straight month to the slowest pace since October.

“The market is at an interesting point with rising inventory and lower demand,” NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said.

Home upgrades can be costly and time consuming. Some of the most popular renovations include kitchen and bathrooms.

Veto of SB 280, which was a Florida Realtors priority, protects private property rights and Florida’s economy.

Rates on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.86% from 6.87% last week, Freddie Mac said. Rates on 15-year mortgages rose to 6.16% from 6.13% last week.

Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman said a swift decrease in interest rates could lead to a rebound in inflation. Interest rates are tied to mortgage rates.

Home flippers typically earned a 30.2% gross profit nationwide before expenses on homes sold in Q1 2024, the real estate data company ATTOM found. 

Agents should remember that customers don’t expect perfect videos. The most important thing is providing accurate information that is entertaining and captivating. 

An economist said U.S. home prices continued to rise in April, but the housing market is showing signs of normalization.

From “Japandi” to “kid zones,” find out what’s generating the latest buzz in home design.

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

Starting Aug. 17, the MLS will no longer be a platform for communicating offers of compensation. However, they still remain an option for consumers.

After an HOA approves a house paint color, can association board members change their minds two years later? Make sure the HOA is following the rules.

A listing broker posted their own and other brokers’ listings on their website, complete with the contact information for each one.  One of the other brokers, who hadn’t given permission, saw their listing on the site and filed a complaint. The broker with the website was found in violation of Artic

First-time renters, particularly those without an extensive credit, job or rental history, should pay close attention to budgeting and planning, among other things.

In New York City and Miami, renters earn roughly 40% less than they need to afford a typical apartment, Redfin said.

Some of the new laws include Florida Realtors' 2024 legislative priorities, such as flood disclosures in property sales and more My Safe Florida Home funding.

The index measures Americans’ assessment of current and future economic conditions. The June decline was not as bad as analysts were expecting.

The legal battle between the state and the federal government over wetland project permitting is being closely watched by business and environmental groups.