Phase inspections, or inspections during a new build, help address potential problems. Qualified home inspectors should be trained in new-home construction.

The modest sales growth nationally (1.6%) demonstrates the slow and steady progress in the market. Contract signings also climbed in the South month over month.

The change of seasons is a great time to freshen marketing strategies. New ideas help Realtors get in front of a different audience and make better connections.

Redfin reports over one-third of U.S. home purchases in February were all cash – close to the record high. Florida saw big increases in year-over-year all-cash purchases.

Homeowners who are remodeling this year plan to make improvements in three interior rooms and complete two or more outdoor projects.

Florida Realtors supports the My Safe Florida Home Program, which provides eligible homeowners with resources before and after storms.

Many business entities, including entities formed to provide real estate services, must comply with a new federal reporting requirement.

Borrowing costs on 30-year and 15-year mortgages dipped slightly to 6.79% and 6.11% respectively, giving prospective homebuyers a bit more room in their budgets.  

Freddie Mac research found that homes with high energy-efficiency ratings sold for 2.7% more on average than unrated homes. Making home updates don’t have to be time-consuming or costly.

A law that goes into effect on July 1 allows property owners to remove an unauthorized person from their property. Florida Realtors considered passage of the law a 2024 legislative priority.

One tax professional recommends filing for an extension due to pending tax legislation in Congress. Most experts recommend small business owners work with a professional tax advisor.

Homes that are fixer-uppers might be a great deal but require a lot of time, patience and skill. Before making a decision, consider all of the factors that go into home renovations.

Some coastal Florida cities face climate risks including wind, rain and heat. Understanding such risks helps buyers and sellers make informed decisions about investments and sales.

A new study found young homebuyers are twice as likely to use family money for down payment than they were five years ago. A majority still work for the money.

Retirees should consider factors that include living closer to family and safety issues when determining if now is the right time to downsize.

Frank E. Kowalski, the 2005 Florida Realtors president and founder and CEO of Metro Dade Realty in Miami, had a 52-year career defined by a spirit of service.

Your website is often the first time consumers will meet you. You should demonstrate personality and expertise using a .realtor domain and website.

Real estate leaders in Florida and Argentina “affirm the value of international collaboration” and will seek mutually beneficial opportunities for their members.

A commercial real estate AI expert said companies should create AI policies based on privacy and security issues and then build on them as needed.

The restoration effort in the Everglades is the largest hydrological restoration project ever undertaken in the U.S and aims to improve the water supply and increase flood protection.