Florida a Top Destination for Baby Boomers

Florida continues to reign supreme with retiring baby boomers, drawn by warm weather, affordability and familiar communities.
Read MoreMortgage Rates Drop for 6th Week

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.76% from 6.85% last week, Freddie Mac said. Rates on 15-year mortgages fell to 5.94% from 6.04%.
Read MoreUsing AI for Real Estate Market Analysis

AI can be used to streamline real estate analysis, predicting trends, pricing and investment risks while automating data collection and lead generation.
Read MoreBuy, Build or Fix: Basics for Home Buyers

A record 15% of Americans plan to buy a home in 2025. Buyers should consider turnkey homes, new builds or fixer-uppers strategically.
Read MoreCitizens Drops Below 850,000 Policies

The drop coincided with eight private insurers last week being able to assume Citizens policies under what is known as a “depopulation” program.
Read MoreU.S Pending Home Sales Waned 4.6% in January

Compared to one month ago, pending home sales retreated in the Midwest, South and West, while the Northeast underwent a slight increase, NAR said.
Read MoreSuccessful Habits of High-Income Earners

High-income earners build success with daily habits like journaling, setting intentions, prioritizing key tasks and protecting time for focus and creativity.
Read MoreUnderstanding Florida's Transaction Broker Role

Florida law presumes brokers as transaction brokers unless a disclosure is made. This role allows limited representation, no fiduciary duty and limited confidentiality.
Read MoreConditional vs. Unconditional Termination

Realtors must have written agreements with buyers before home tours. ERS and EBBA updates include conditional vs. unconditional termination options.
Read MoreNAR Launches New Fair Housing Member Training

The new Fairhaven 2.0 fair housing training platform raises the bar with challenging scenarios, actionable takeaways and a tour through NAR’s archives.
Read MoreHOA Covenants: What to Know About CC&Rs

HOA covenants can shape neighborhoods and the lives of residents significantly. Here's what real estate agents should know about HOA CC&Rs.
Read MoreDon’t Repost Misleading Statements About Other RE Pros

A Realtor Broker learned one of their sales associates was reposting false and misleading statements on social media about a local appraiser and international real estate brokers. Is this a violation of the Code of Ethics? Are appraisers and international brokers included in the definition of real e
Read MoreHome Renovations Poised for Growth in 2025

Homeowners are increasingly tapping into their home equity for renovations instead of relocating, the National Association of Home Builders said.
Read MoreSmall Business Uncertainty Up in January

Overall, small business owners remain optimistic about future business conditions, but uncertainty is on the rise, the NFIB said.
Read MoreCan You Deduct Your Home Office?

Home office deductions only apply to small business owners who are self-employed. If you do freelance work unrelated to your regular job at home, you might qualify.
Read MoreJanuary U.S. New Home Sales Fall

New home sales dropped 10.5% in January as high mortgage rates, affordability issues and severe winter weather kept buyers on the sidelines.
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Read More Protect Your Business With the Right Insurance

Businesses in all industries can be impacted by theft, property damage and vandalism. The right insurance can help protect assets.
Read MoreU.S Consumer Confidence Down in February

The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index, which measures current and future economic conditions, fell this month to 98.3.
Read MoreRedfin: Typical Buyer’s Down Payment is 16%

The typical U.S. homebuyer now puts down roughly $63,000, about $4,000 more than last year, because of a jump in home prices.
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