The Fed cut rates for the third time in 2024 but signaled slower reductions ahead, citing persistent inflation and economic uncertainties.

Test your knowledge and learn more about the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar (“FR/BAR”) contract with this short quiz.

Starting Jan. 1, condo sale contracts must include conspicuous statements about the milestone inspection, turnover report, and structural integrity reserve study.

Florida Realtors is deeply saddened to announce 2002 Florida Realtors President Maurice J. “Moe” Veissi died. He was 78.

The finalized rule requires mortgage disclosures for PACE loans, aiming to protect homeowners from costly, unaffordable financing for clean energy upgrades.

The land deals total $318 million to protect 86,819 acres across the state and include plans for a new state park and conservation easements.

Officials recommend texters use messaging apps with encryption such as Google Messages, Apple’s iMessages and WhatsApp.

Three private insurers were approved to assume up to 160,440 policies from Citizens in March. Citizens had 982,892 policies as of Friday.

The Code of Ethics has evolved with the industry for 100+ years. Here’s what’s new for 2025.

The new law offers tax relief for some natural disaster victims, allowing them to claim losses without itemizing deductions and removes the AGI threshold.

Simple holiday decorating with wreaths, lights, poinsettias and natural boughs brings festive cheer to homes and businesses without feeling overwhelming.

Economists forecast rates to decline modestly, and new home sales to grow in 2025. The Sun Belt, including Florida, will see strong housing activity.

The South, which saw almost as many new apartment completions as the other three regions combined, posted a minor increase in rents (1.1%). 

From the start of a transaction, make customers aware they should expect exceptional service. Always deliver on promises.

The December NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI found builders expressed increased optimism for higher sales in the next months.

Florida remains a top migration leader, though new trends show issues like housing costs and career pathways as areas to address for future growth.

An interest rate cut is expected this week, but due to ongoing inflation, rate reductions in 2025 are likely to be more gradual, economists say.

Landscape lighting is more than just pretty. It helps creates safer outdoor living spaces and has a high ROI.

Most real estate agents know ChatGPT for its content creation abilities, but it is also useful to keep manage expenses and organize contacts, among other tasks.

Mortgage rates next year are expected to remain largely similar to this year's, though they could decrease if the economy weakens, experts say.