WASHINGTON – Existing-home sales fell in June as the median sales price climbed to the highest price ever recorded for the second consecutive month, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All four major U.S. regions posted sales declines. Year-over-year, sales waned in the Northeast, Midwest and South but were unchanged in the West. […]
News & Media TALLAHASSEE – State analysts have issued a new report that estimates Florida had slightly more than 23 million residents as of April 1 — the first time the state has hit that mark in its annual estimates. The report by the state Demographic Estimating Conference estimated the population at 23,002,597, up […]
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Realtors® released new showing agreement forms on Tuesday. All forms are available in the Form Simplicity library. Links to /law-ethics/nar-settlement-sitzer-burnett-lawsuit Latest: Florida Realtors has released new compensation and showing forms. Plus: Register now for free webinars to help you understand upcoming changes. NEW! Property Pre-Touring Agreement (PPTA-1) There has been […]
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s housing market in June and second quarter (2Q) 2024 showed rising inventory levels (active listings), more new listings and moderating median sales prices compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing data. “Florida’s economy and lifestyle continue to attract people who want to live and work in […]
News & Media TALLAHASSEE – Florida has a serious problem providing places to live that the average citizen can afford, and it only seems to be getting worse. That is why Florida Realtors is a staunch supporter of the State and Local Government Housing Trust Funds,which are the main source of funding for affordable […]
IRVINE, Calif. – Commercial foreclosures across the United States have continually increased over the years from a low of 141 in May 2020 to the current figure of 647 in June 2024, the real estate data company ATTOM found. Since January 2014, ATTOM has been analyzing data, a period marked by the nation’s emergence […]
NEW YORK – As the fashion world continues to evolve, so does our approach to home décor. The latest runway trends often inspire interior design, allowing fashionistas to bring a touch of high fashion into their living spaces. If you’re looking to elevate your home décor with elements straight from the catwalk, here are […]
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter of 2024 posting a reading of 65, down one point compared to the previous quarter. The NAHB/Westlake Royal RMI survey asks remodelers to rate five components of the remodeling market as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” Each […]
CHICAGO – You’ve decided to use social media to market you real estate business. Great! But there are so many platforms, with new ones rolling out all the time, and there are so many different types of posts. How do you decide which platforms to use and what content to post? Let this post […]
CHICAGO – Young adult children have spent years relying on funding from the Bank of Mom and Dad, and now their parents say they may soon need to mooch off of them. Members of Generation X, currently in their 40s and 50s, are finding themselves “critically underprepared” for retirement, and they’re counting on financial […]
NEW YORK – Do you know how much time you spend on your phone? Did you know your phone can tell you? As a real estate professional, your smartphone is your most essential tool. But are you using it efficiently, or is it secretly draining your time and data? What can you do? Boost […]
News & Media NEW YORK – Until recently sellers were advised not to include their pets in photos of home listings. Now agents are saying that well-behaved dogs in photo listings, especially in living spaces, can be a positive. Typically, pets in photos would prevent buyers from picturing themselves in the home. But agents […]