More People Moved to Polk County

Polk County, located between Tampa and Orlando, was the nation’s top place to move from within the United States.
Read MoreHomebuying Heats Up in Northeast Florida

More homes in Northeast Florida sold in February than the month before with higher median prices, the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR) said. The housing supply is also increasing.
Read MoreMember Benefit: New and Updated Forms Available

New and updated forms are available in Form Simplicity, a Florida Realtors member benefit.
Read MoreCan Affordable Housing Keep Up Florida’s Growth?

A new report from UF’s Shimberg Center for Housing Studies found Florida continues to have an affordable housing gap. A larger housing supply and more homeowner assistance is needed.
Read MoreWhat to Expect From a Home Inspection

Home inspections can protect both buyers and sellers by providing insights into potential problems and areas of concern.
Read MoreBuyers Among Those Anxiously Awaiting Rate Cuts

The Fed is expected to play it safe when it meets later this week, keeping the benchmark interest rate unchanged as inflation has yet to meet the 2% target, experts say.
Read MoreBuilder Confidence Peaks Since July 2023

NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI: Builder sentiment in the single-family market surpassed the break-even point of 50, highest since July 2023 and the 4th consecutive monthly gain.
Read MoreMastering Real Estate Branding

By crafting an effective and recognizable brand identity, real estate professionals and teams can raise their profile and stay ahead of their competition.
Read MoreIndian River, Collier Rental Investors See Returns

Landlords in Indian River and Collier counties are experiencing rising investment returns due to rents increasing slightly faster than home prices, ATTOM found.
Read MoreSome Florida Cities See Jump in Active Listings

In Florida and nationwide, the housing supply is rebounding as sellers get used to elevated mortgage rates and the lock-in effect eases, Redfin found.
Read MoreAI at Home: Five Ways AI Enhances Smart Living

Smart home technology goes beyond thermostats and electrical plugs. Today’s smart home innovations are integrated with AI to make sleeping more comfortable and communication easier.
Read MoreNAR Agrees to Proposed Litigation Settlement

Florida Realtors President Gia Arvin said the state association “looks forward to continued opportunities for our members to provide their expertise and valued services.”
Read MoreU.S. Consumer Sentiment Ticks Down Slightly

Consumer views remained mostly in a holding pattern in March, dipping slightly from the previous month. Sentiment is about halfway between its all-time low, which was reached in June 2022.
Read MoreBest Practices for a Healthy Credit Score

Learning how to monitor and boost a credit score is essential to unlocking better credit terms and taking control of your financial future.
Read MoreAmericans Living Farther from Work in Bigger Homes

A new study found American workers are living farther from their workplaces, likely due to remote work opportunities. As a result, people bought bigger homes with home offices.
Read MoreHelping Loved Ones from Home to Assisted Living

Selling a home before moving into an assisted living facility presents challenges not seen in other moves. Family members can help navigate the process to make it run smoothly.
Read MoreTips for Breaking Into the High-End Market

Success in the luxury market isn’t just about confidence and who you know. The best agents understand the market and the industry.
Read MoreAll-Cash Buyers Surge to Decade High

Naples and the Cape Coral-Fort Myers areas are among the top 10 metros in the United States with the highest concentration of cash buyers in 2023, the National Association of Realtors® found.
Read MoreMortgage Rate Declines for Second Week

Borrowing costs for average 30-year U.S. mortgages and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped Thursday to levels seen in early February.
Read MoreFlorida Realtors, MREA Partner for the Future

The Manitoba Real Estate Association and Florida Realtors agreed to develop a mutually beneficial relationship and opportunities while at the 2024 MIPIM in France.
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