About three in 10 agents reported a 1% to 10% increase in home value when homes were staged, NAR found. Nearly half of sellers experienced faster sales.

ADUs add value, offer passive income and provide space for family or rental use, but they require careful planning, permits and professional help.

Updates to Sarasota’s watershed plans aim to improve flood prevention and could boost NFIP insurance discounts for local property owners.

ChatGPT is evolving fast — now handling text, images and audio, and widely used in businesses, homes and school — making AI more useful than ever.

Americans show strong support for NAR–backed tax provisions as real estate pros get ready to take key policy messages to Capitol Hill.

To avoid clutter zones, do one load of laundry at a time, designate a hook for wear-again garments or create a wear-again zone in the closet.

Global insured losses from natural disasters may reach $145B in 2025, driven by secondary perils, with losses potentially surpassing $300B in severe events.

Builders are offering more incentives amid slower sales and rising costs, creating new opportunities for buyers this spring.

The national housing market is turning more buyer friendly as home price growth slows and inventory rises, giving buyers more choices and greater purchasing power.

Florida Realtors secured condo, flood and rental reforms, among others, as lawmakers extended the session to finalize the state budget.

Florida cities like Groveland, Celebration and St. Cloud saw major growth from 2014–2023, driven by housing, jobs and access to self-storage.

Homeowners gained $3T in equity in 2024. A HELOC might help in short-term crises, but weigh risks, alternatives and timing before tapping your home’s value.

Homeowners gained $3T in equity in 2024. A HELOC might help in short-term crises, but weigh risks, alternatives and timing before tapping your home’s value.

Florida law lets condo owners install EV chargers in their spots but at their expense and without requiring the building to upgrade its electrical system.

Experts urge homeowners, renters and businesses to prepare now for a forecasted above-average 2025 hurricane season starting June 1.

AI is reshaping jobs and boosting efficiency, but organizations must focus on communication, training and growth to ease workplace concerns and build trust.

Agents are using Instagram Reels to showcase local brands and community connections to build trust and position themselves as experts. 

Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.76% from 6.81% last week, while 15-year mortgage rates dropped to 5.92% from 5.94%, Freddie Mac said.

Architects and builders are moving towards designing flexible homes with separate living spaces to accommodate the needs of extended families. 

As inventory rises and listings sit longer, agents must sharpen communication, pricing and marketing skills to guide sellers and stand out in a shifting market.