Start with local research. What words to buyers use most often when searching for a home? What words are within listings that see the most clicks?

The number of completed foreclosures rose 4% month-to-month, but Attom says the “housing market remains in flux” – they could go back up or keep dropping.

If 9 out of 10 buyers start by typing “How do I buy a home?” into a search engine, it’s worth spending money to make sure your agency’s name is near the top.

Nine states, including Fla., have challenged flood insurance Risk Rating 2.0 in court. This week, the U.S. urged a judge to deny their preliminary injunction request.

The Florida Real Estate Commission took the first steps to create a new rule by offering preliminary, rough-draft language and opening the rule for development.

Overall, though, U.S. home prices dropped 2.4% year-to-year because total declines outweighed increases. Still, 5% of markets saw double-digit price increases.

The average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose for the third week in a row, up from last week’s average 6.81%. A year ago, it was 4.99%.

The average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose for the third week in a row, up from last week’s average 6.90%. A year ago, it was 5.22%.

Start with core values – but importantly, write them down to create a clear guide for the agency’s direction. It also helps keep everyone onboard if you make them short.

A study that looked at the number of hybrid jobs, broadband, housing, and more listed Tampa (No. 3) and Orlando (No. 15) as top cities for worker flexibility.

A series of workshops – called Boot Camps – will help public agencies and VA medical centers help homeless veterans more quickly move to permanent housing.

New construction could help create the 4.3M homes the U.S. needs, but there aren’t enough people to build them. It’s a lingering aftermath of the Great Recession.

82% of consumers said it’s a “bad time to buy” a home in Fannie Mae’s July survey – an all-time low. And those saying “good time to buy” dropped from 22% to 18%.

By 2026, GM says all its Ultium-based electric vehicles will have bidirectional charging – to be charged at home but also send power back to the house if needed.

Mortgages revolve around a 20% down payment, and buyers who put less down use mortgage insurance to do so – yet many don’t understand what that means.

The size of an email list mirrors the return on investment. To create positive vibes and build relationships, add a mea culpa email that corrects an earlier mistake.

In refusing to hear a case, the Fla. Supreme Court confirmed that damage from blood doesn’t fall under a “pollution exclusion” claimed by a property insurer.

Staff at Florida Housing Finance Corp. – the state’s official oversight board – will continue to fund affordable housing projects during the investigation.

It’s often cheaper to fix an appliance than buy new. And while new ones tend to be more energy efficient, their high-tech features mean more things can go wrong.

AI uses current data and history to make recommendations and can’t consider unexpected events, such as hurricanes, or changing realities, such as "black swan" events.