U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops to 6-Month Low

Big retailers have begun to sense more caution from customers, particularly those with lower incomes, who are pulling back on spending.
Read MoreDoes Fractional Homeownership Work?

Fractional homeownership – or cobuying – isn’t anything new but today it’s aimed at wealthier people looking to buy a second home.
Read MoreSaving Big When Your Cash Stash Is Small

Building a savings account doesn’t have to be challenging. Find small ways to save, including by setting auto transfers to an earmarked account.
Read MoreBalancing Homebuying and Summer Travel

Don’t let homebuying interfere with a summer vacation. Some of the ways to create a balance is by asking a trusted professional or friend to help.
Read MoreFlorida Realtors Disaster Relief Fund Open

The National Weather Service said three tornadoes ripped through Tallahassee. The disaster relief fund is available to Realtors, Realtor boards/associations and their staff.
Read MorePros & Cons of Amendment 5

Amendment 5 on November’s ballot provides an increase in the value of homestead exemptions by adjustments to match inflation.
Read MoreFed’s Powell: Interest Rate Hike ‘Unlikely’

The gap between new mortgage rates (7.1%) and the average outstanding (3.8%) is the highest since the 1980s. Interest rates impact mortgage rates.
Read MoreExperts Urge Early Prep for Hurricane Season

The director of the National Hurricane Center said everyone in Florida, no matter where in the state, is at risk for storm damage. The season starts June 1.
Read MoreBest Types of Roofing for Florida

Choosing the right roofing material for a Florida home requires careful consideration of the local climate, budget and personal preferences.
Read MoreHUD Provides AI Guidance for Housing

HUD warned tenant screeners, housing providers and advertisers of possible Fair Housing Act violations when using AI.
Read MoreReal Estate Tech Leaders Discuss Impact of AI

Industry leaders said AI and AR will continue to be important in real estate and stressed the importance of embracing new technology.
Read MoreInsurer to Pay $1 Million Over Ian Claims

The state reviewed claims to Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance following Hurricane Ian and found the company violated Florida insurance laws.
Read MoreStop Micromanaging and Start Leading

Agents can become more confident though leadership that provides guidance, mentorship and support.
Read MoreHome Remodeling Spending Down 1.2% in Q1

Homeowner spending on renovations and repairs will fall to $449 billion this year – a roughly 7% drop from 2023. Remodeling spending is tied to home sales.
Read MoreNAR Podcast With Settlement Insights Available

The Drive With NAR podcast series now includes episodes that cover the proposed settlement agreement. NAR is also offering its ABR designation course for free.
Read MoreMortgage Rates Decline After String of Increases

Borrowing costs on 30-year and 15-year mortgages declined this week to 7.09% and 6.38% respectively after five weeks of increases.
Read MoreHurricane Season is Near — Is Your Roof Ready?

With the start of hurricane season just weeks away, homeowners should prepare their homes, including inspecting their roofs.
Read MoreMetro Areas Recorded Home Price Increases in Q1

Among the major U.S. regions, the South registered the largest share of single-family existing-home sales (46%) in the first quarter.
Read MoreFlorida Realtors Past President Named NAR First VP

Christine Hansen, who served as Florida Realtors president in 2018, was elected 2025 first vice president of the National Association of Realtors.
Read MoreNAR Membership Stands at More Than 1.5M

The number of Realtors remains several percentage points ahead of the association’s forecast, indicating members continue to recognize NAR’s value.
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