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.

Florida Realtors President Gia Arvin said the state association “looks forward to continued opportunities for our members to provide their expertise and valued services.”

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.

Learning how to monitor and boost a credit score is essential to unlocking better credit terms and taking control of your financial future.

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.

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.

Success in the luxury market isn’t just about confidence and who you know. The best agents understand the market and the industry.

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.

Borrowing costs for average 30-year U.S. mortgages and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped Thursday to levels seen in early February.

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

Florida’s population grew exponentially from 2022 to 2023, particularly in the large metro areas, underscoring the trend of widespread population growth in the South, the U.S. Census Bureau said.

Maximalism home décor is the “in” home design trend for 2024 and includes bold colors and unique pieces. By using maximalism for staging, sellers can highlight a home’s features and personality.

First-time buyers face more challenges today than they would have just five years ago, primarily due to market competition. To prepare, they should utilize specific strategies to become homeowners. 

The Miami-Dade County mayor said she will ask voters in November to approve $2.5 billion in property tax backed bonds to build much-needed affordable housing.

With about a quarter of commercial mortgages maturing this year, smaller banks are preparing for the economic pressure. Experts say the stress is not expected to produce broader financial implications.

Nearly 70% of renters say owning a home would make them happier, yet 60% say it’s out of reach, a new study found. At the same time, 90% of owners say they’re happier since buying a home.

Homeowners have the right to expect construction sites be kept clean and orderly. What should you do when it becomes a mess? The answer starts with communicating with the builder.

Sellers should not rely on the market alone to get their asking price. Instead, strategies including good staging and value-added improvements increase the chances for getting top dollar.

Some Florida markets – including Cape Coral and Tampa – are seeing housing premiums decline, providing greater opportunities for buyers and reducing the risk for losses.

Some of the progress markers that will indicate the Fed is headed to a rate cut includes commercial property price stabilization and land and single-family development.