Builders Shifting Focus to Smaller Metros

Elevated interest rates, tight lending standards and economic uncertainty remain persistent factors limiting construction growth, NAHB said.
Read MoreAI Has Limits in Real Estate Work

Use AI to support and structure your work, not to replace the insight, integrity and personal connection that only you can provide.
Read MoreCurb Appeal Starts at the Front Door

Replacing a worn front door is one of the best remodeling projects for return on investment, NAR said. Wood-grain doors are among the trendiest options.
Read MoreDeSantis Signs Bills Targeting Squatters

The laws speed up commercial squatter evictions and are a 2025 Florida Realtors' priority. SB 322 was championed by Realtor caucus member Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez.
Read MoreCitizens' Policies Down from Past Years

Citizens had 818,000 policies in May, fewer than in past years as more policies shift to private insurers. It remains Florida’s largest insurer.
Read MoreWays Small Firms Can Protect Against Cyberattacks

Small businesses should adopt multi-factor authentication on all accounts and have three copies of their data, among other practices.
Read MoreHELOC Balances Surpassed $45,000 in 2024

HELOC balances rose 7.2% nationwide in 2024 as more homeowners tap equity amid high mortgage rates and limited refinancing options.
Read MoreAppraisals Will Look Different Soon

Over a 14-month period starting in September, lenders are phasing in new appraisal reporting for all GSE-conforming loans.
Read MoreFlorida Consumer Sentiment Rebounds

After three months of decline, Floridians grew more optimistic in May, with stronger confidence in making major purchases and in the future of the U.S. economy.
Read MoreTime to Stop Worrying About Mortgage Rates

Rather than waiting for rates to drop, buyers should be looking at all monthly costs to get a picture of what they can afford, says NAR’s deputy chief economist.
Read MoreHow Can My Home Be More Eco-Friendly?

To benefit the environment and your wallet, take steps to make sure your HVAC is working properly, get an energy audit, and seal leaks and cracks.
Read MoreAre You Ready for Hurricane Season?

Hurricane season began June 1. Now is the time for Fla. residents to put together an emergency kit, create an evacuation plan and take other steps to prepare.
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Real estate pros are being targeted in a crypto scam where fake buyers build trust, show fake profits then steal large sums. The Secret Service and NAR urge caution.
Read More Why Weekdays Boost a Weekend Open House

Real estate pros say people who view homes during the week are often more serious buyers, are already prequalified to buy, and usually come with their agent.
Read MoreAgreement Sets Stage for Florida Budget Talks

House and Senate leaders have reached an agreement that enables lawmakers to begin hammering out details of a spending plan today, June 3.
Read MoreRE Q&A: HOA Pay for Parking During Repairs?

Associations must maintain common elements like parking decks and may raise dues or assess fees to cover costs, including reimbursing related resident expenses.
Read MoreU.S. Consumer Sentiment Largely Unchanged

Overall, consumers see the outlook for the economy as no worse than last month, but they remained concerned about the future, a new survey found.
Read MoreNew Health Insurance Planning Tool Coming Soon

Health Plan Navigator, launching fall 2025, helps Florida Realtors members explore and compare health insurance plans on one easy-to-use platform.
Read MoreSome Buyers See Downturn as an Opportunity

Nearly 30% of homebuyers say a recession would make them more likely to buy, citing lower rates and less competition despite economic uncertainty.
Read MoreSmall-Space Gardening for any Area

Container and raised-bed gardening help families cut grocery costs as food prices climb, offering a simple way to grow fresh produce in any space.
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