ORLANDO, Fla. — Have you ever tried to build something and realized you didn’t have the right tools or materials? Most homeowners have had this experience at some point. As Realtors®, the tools you use may not be a wrench or screwdriver. It’s more likely to be a contract or form. With this visual […]
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NEW YORK — With natural disasters and homeowners insurance costs making headlines, many homeowners may find themselves dwelling on “what-ifs.” In at least one area, turning that anxiety into action could help ease some concerns. Too often, those facing an unimaginable loss aren’t aware of how insurance payouts work with mortgaged homes — or […]
News & Media By Shannon Allen Dear Shannon: I’m a highly ethical Realtor®, and I practice in multiple areas of real estate including property management. I’m proud to say I’m also a licensed appraiser. Recently, the seller of an apartment building couldn’t agree on a fair price with a buyer, so they decided to […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: We live in a 20-story condominium where every unit has one assigned spot in the garage, and we all share a large upper parking deck. Last year, the upper parking deck was deemed unsafe, resulting in the installation of shoring poles in the garage below, which blocked some assigned […]
NEW YORK — Gardening has always offered more than just food. For many, it’s a hobby and a path towards healthier or more sustainable living. However, as grocery bills continue to rise due to inflation and economic uncertainty, home gardening is reemerging as a cost-effective activity. With strategies for gardening in small spaces – […]
AUSTIN, Texas – As economic anxiety intensifies, a new survey from Realtor.com reveals that U.S. homebuyers are bracing for a potential recession, but is there a silver lining? While 63.4% of surveyed home shoppers said they expect a recession within the next 12 months, marking one of the highest levels of concern since 2019, […]
NEW YORK — A slow-moving crisis of sinking land and rising water is playing out along America’s coastline. In the past 100 years, sea levels have climbed about a foot or more in some U.S. cities – 11 inches in New York and Boston, 12 in Charleston, South Carolina, 16 in Atlantic City, New […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly ORLANDO, Fla. – Whether you’re trying to understand what kind of market you’re facing or looking for financial help to buy a home, two new Consumer Guides from the National Association of Realtors® aim to give consumers a clearer path to homeownership. Links to /law-ethics/nar-settlement-sitzer-burnett-lawsuit The resources you […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly Links to /membership/health-plan-navigator-venteur Introducing your new insurance solution, powered by Venteur exclusively for Florida Realtors® members. ORLANDO, Fla. — Choosing a health insurance plan is challenging under the best of circumstances. With varying levels of coverage, confusing terminology and unclear provider networks, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Introducing […]
News & Media By Joanne Hsu WASHINGTON — Consumer sentiment was unchanged from April, ending four consecutive months of plunging declines. Sentiment had ebbed at the preliminary reading for May but turned a corner in the latter half of the month following the temporary pause on some tariffs on China goods. Expected business conditions […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: We live in a 20-story condominium where every unit has one assigned spot in the garage, and we all share a large upper parking deck. Last year, the upper parking deck was deemed unsafe, resulting in the installation of shoring poles in the garage below, which blocked some assigned […]