NAR highlights why brokerages need a social media policy to ensure legal compliance, protect reputations and uphold ethical standards online.

Effective Oct. 1, 2025, the state requires updated flood disclosures for home sales and rentals, including all flooding and repair assistance received.

Fraudsters are cloning title company websites and posing as sellers to steal escrow funds. Realtors should verify sellers, avoid rushed closings and report fraud.

At the Realtors® Legislative Meetings in Washington, NAR made multiple revisions to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual that were effective on June 5, 2025, including changes to 11 Standards of Practice (SOP). But that’s not all — there were several other changes made to the Code of Ethics and

Twenty-five cities and counties sued over SB 180, saying the law freezes local growth rules through 2027, violates home-rule authority and limits planning autonomy.

U.S. home prices fell 0.1% in July but rose 2.3% year over year. In the South Atlantic division, prices were flat monthly, up 0.8% annually.

Costs for home repairs and remodeling rose 3.4% year-over-year in Q2, driven mainly by labor costs, surpassing overall inflation.

NAR identified eight programs that could be affected if Congress misses the Sept. 30 deadline, including home loans, flood insurance and housing services.

Mortgage rates rose last week despite the interest rate cut, but experts remain optimistic as more inventory and strong markets could boost home sales soon.

Real estate professionals who adapt social media strategies and combine them with personal outreach maintain steady leads despite market shifts.

Contract signings went up on lower mortgage rates nationwide. In the South, they rose 3.1% in August and were up 4.2% compared a year ago.

Expert Michael Nizich advises using strong passwords, multifactor authentication, credit locks and password managers to avoid scams and safeguard your information.

U.S. consumer sentiment fell 5% in September as high prices and weaker economic expectations weighed on outlooks, though inflation expectations eased slightly.

Tools, such as AI and automation, can widen reach and improve efficiency, but they don't replace human connection. Long-term growth depends on empathy.

Home-flip returns dropped to 25.1% in Q2, the lowest since 2008, as higher home prices raised purchase costs while sales levels held steady.

At the 2025 Florida Realtors Convention, real estate pros learned about new laws, disclosures, and standards that bring broad changes to daily practice.

A fall refresh with seasonal decor can add instant curb appeal. Sellers should view their entryway with a buyer's eye to present a desirable lifestyle.

The Miami Real Estate Forum 2025 highlighted Florida as a premier U.S. property market, with experts naming South Florida among the nation’s strongest.

Existing-home sales slipped 0.2% in August from July, as prices rose 2% to a median sales price of $422,600. The median time on the market was 31 days nationwide.

Rates on 30-year mortgages rose to 6.3% from 6.26% last week, while borrowing costs on 15-year mortgages increased to 5.49% from 5.41%.