Homeownership is possible without family gifts. Focus on your own goals, build a support team, explore down payment programs and get creative with financing options.

The decline, in line with national sentiment, was particularly pronounced among Floridians with an annual income over $50,000, a UF study found.

Baby boomers account for 42% of all home buyers, while millennials fall to 29% (down from 38% from one year ago), NAR said. Multigenerational home buying is rising.

Fannie Mae forecasts mortgage rates at 6.3% by year-end 2025, boosting home sales slightly. Rates may drop further, encouraging more buyers off the sidelines.

Mortgage rates remain near 7%, frustrating some buyers who expected lower costs. Experts say waiting for a big drop may not pay off, as small declines are likely.

Florida rental prices fluctuate with seasons – rising in winter for snowbirds, dropping in summer. Renters can save by timing leases, while owners adjust for demand.

Many parents help cover rent and home purchases as young adults struggle to afford living independently. About one-third of 18- to 34-year-olds still live at home.

The curse of too much matching can result in a bland, monotone space that risks becoming quickly forgettable. Add pops of texture color for more pizazz.

At a press event at Florida Realtors’ Orlando office, the governor said homesteaded Floridians need “immediate relief” from the impact of rising property taxes.

Experts say AI should be deeply embedded in business operations, helping brokers streamline tasks, scale their teams and improve overall productivity.

Trademarking your business name protects your brand and ensures exclusivity. Learn how to register and maintain a trademark

Florida real estate licensees can draft sales contracts but not leases beyond filling in blanks, per Florida Supreme Court rulings.

An estoppel certificate verifies lease details, rent status and disputes, protecting buyers from surprises. Request it early to ensure a smooth real estate closing.

A Realtor should have affirmatively recommended that a party to the transaction consult their own attorney to definitively establish the legal rights in question.  The Realtor was found in violation of the code of ethics, but took this as an opportunity improve their business ethics and share their

Updated CRSP-17 and CC-6 contracts now calculate time in calendar days, including weekends and holidays for consistency across Florida Realtors' forms.

State officials are urging homeowners with completed My Safe Florida Home inspections and paperwork to update this information to claim grant funds.

Builders are using innovations like 3D printing, modular homes and hempcrete to address the housing shortage, aiming to reduce costs and speed up construction.

April is Fair Housing Month, with NAR offering resources for Realtors® and HUD providing tools to help Americans understand housing rights.

Nearly 3 in 4 first-time buyers feel optimistic about the market, though many worry about affordability, interest rates and inflation, a new survey finds.

Inman On Tour Miami 2025, May 20-21, brings together industry leaders to discuss trends, AI and market shifts, with expert sessions to help agents thrive.