How Seasonal Demand Affects Florida Rent Prices

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.
Read MoreParents Are Paying Their Adult Kids' Bills

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.
Read More3 Ways to Break a Home’s Blahs

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.
Read MoreDeSantis Proposes Florida-First Property Tax Relief

At a press event at Florida Realtors’ Orlando office, the governor said homesteaded Floridians need “immediate relief” from the impact of rising property taxes.
Read MoreHow Agents Can Leverage AI Better in 2025

Experts say AI should be deeply embedded in business operations, helping brokers streamline tasks, scale their teams and improve overall productivity.
Read MoreTrademarking a Business Name: A Step-by-Step Guide

Trademarking your business name protects your brand and ensures exclusivity. Learn how to register and maintain a trademark
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Florida real estate licensees can draft sales contracts but not leases beyond filling in blanks, per Florida Supreme Court rulings.
Read More Why Estoppel Certificates Matter in Real Estate

An estoppel certificate verifies lease details, rent status and disputes, protecting buyers from surprises. Request it early to ensure a smooth real estate closing.
Read MoreAffirmatively Recommend Attorney Be Consulted When Needed

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
Read MoreWatching the Clock: New Time Rules, Updated Forms

Updated CRSP-17 and CC-6 contracts now calculate time in calendar days, including weekends and holidays for consistency across Florida Realtors' forms.
Read More$103M in Unclaimed Funds for My Safe Florida Home

State officials are urging homeowners with completed My Safe Florida Home inspections and paperwork to update this information to claim grant funds.
Read MoreCan 3D-Printed, Factory-Built Homes Help?

Builders are using innovations like 3D printing, modular homes and hempcrete to address the housing shortage, aiming to reduce costs and speed up construction.
Read MoreFair Housing Month: Equal Housing for All

April is Fair Housing Month, with NAR offering resources for Realtors® and HUD providing tools to help Americans understand housing rights.
Read MoreMost First-Time Buyers Optimistic Despite Costs

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.
Read MoreReal Estate’s Big Names at Inman Miami

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.
Read MoreRE Q&A: Must a Developer Add a Dog Walk?

A verbal promise of a dog-walk area in a condo, not included in the written agreement, limits legal recourse. Residents may appeal as a group.
Read MoreCan't Pay Your Taxes? Here’s What You Can Do

If you owe taxes, file your return or request an extension to avoid penalties. The IRS can help with payment plans and extensions. Free tools are available.
Read MoreWetlands Fight Teed Up for Arguments

A federal appeals court will hear arguments in May about whether the EPA improperly transferred wetlands permitting authority to Florida.
Read MoreStaging Your House for a Quick Sale

Professional staging can arrange furniture, décor and lighting to highlight a home's features, making it more appealing in listing photos and in-person showings.
Read MoreU.S. Consumers Remained Cautious in February

Inflation remained steady with a 2.5% rise in consumer prices. Spending showed modest growth and incomes increased, boosting savings for future spending.
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