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​Investors continue to favor U.S. multifamily real estate for strong returns; 44% plan to increase investments in 2025, with a focus on housing affordability. 

​May, February and April bring the highest seller premiums, making this month a prime time to list, according to a 10-year ATTOM home sales analysis. 

​Pending home sales jumped 9.8% in the South (including Florida) in March – leading all regions – as lower mortgage rates fueled strong spring homebuying activity. 

​ LOS ANGELES – As we stand on the cusp of transformation in the commercial real estate industry, one cannot help but recall the sage words: “With great power comes great responsibility.” In an era marked by technological advancements occurring at a blistering pace, the real estate industry (commercial, industrial, residential, office, hotel and every […]

​ GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer sentiment among Floridians declined for the third consecutive month, dropping 1.8 points in April to 77 from a revised figure of 78.8 in March. This decline was smaller than the 4.8-point drop observed in national sentiment. “Consumer sentiment in Florida has been on a downward trend over the past three […]

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​ CHICAGO – Existing-home sales have lagged over the past two years, while new-home sales have surged—highlighting a key dynamic: Buyer demand remains strong when inventory is available. The existing-home market continues to face a short supply of homes for sale, despite the latest progress of a 20% annual uptick in inventory. With just a […]

​ ORLANDO, Fla. – Question: I am a broker with two separate problems that need a solution. One of my associates is working with a troublesome seller who just isn’t working well with anyone at my firm after signing a Florida Realtors® Exclusive Right of Sale Listing Agreement. We also have a buyer under an […]

​ CHICAGO – What happens if a buyer closes with another agent after signing an exclusive agency representation agreement with you? Realtor® association attorneys are fielding questions like this on their legal hotlines, according to attorneys speaking at the 2025 Realtor Broker Summit in Louisville, Ky., on Tuesday. Brokerages face many risks to their businesses, […]

​ News & Media NEW YORK – Some of the 2025 design trends include lighting that doubles as functional artwork, drawing the attention of people to certain aspects of the room, such as an asymmetrical sconce. Wallpapered ceilings are trending, replacing the statement wall. Rather than paint one accent wall, people are painting or wallpapering […]

​ News & Media By Georgia McCarthur TAMPA, Fla. — Some Tampa Bay real estate agents have had a disturbing experience. They said a man is showing up at open houses, pretending to be a buyer, then finding an excuse to touch or caress their feet. Links to Learn how to activate and use Forewarn, […]

​ NEW YORK – Spring is here, and with it comes what’s typically considered the peak for the real estate market. Despite this, the market feels a bit more unsteady than usual. However, some areas in the country seem to be thriving quite well and appear to be great spots for either homebuyers or sellers. […]