News & Media By Amy Connolly ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Realtors® members should review important contract updates affecting residential transactions, including new federal reporting obligations and revised disclosure language tied to qualifying improvements. Links to /media/5853 Get up to speed on the latest contract changes, including FinCEN requirements and Addendum EE—what’s changed, why it […]
NEW YORK – Spring is home renovation season, and no area of a home is off limits. That includes home exteriors, particularly in regard to landscaping. Lawn and garden centers draw crowds on spring weekends, as homeowners are anxious to get out in the yard after spending more time indoors over the winter. Plants […]
News & Media NEW YORK – Real estate professionals don’t need the latest tool or a large campaign to reach potential referrals or leads. Personal branding builds over time through small, everyday actions that keep the brand visible and that build strong relationships. Some initial steps include messaging 10 people each morning on social […]
WASHINGTON — The American consumer’s confidence in the U.S. economy improved slightly in February after cratering a month earlier. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose to 91.2 in February from an upwardly revised 89 last month. A measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for their income, business conditions and the […]
MIAMI – High-end home sales were up dramatically in Miami-Dade and Broward counties in January compared to the previous year. According to new data released by the Miami Association of Realtors, total $1 million-and-up home sales were up 21% in Miami-Dade and 14% in Broward compared to January 2025. Miami-Dade’s $1 million-and-up condo sales […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly ORLANDO, Fla. — From providing strategic direction and shaping public policy to steering the real estate profession’s future, Florida Realtors® committees are where the state’s most driven real estate professionals roll up their sleeves and make decisions that matter. Links to /media/5851 Ready to make a difference in […]
Question: We are about halfway through our lease, and our landlord just told us he’s selling the property. In fact, he offered to sell it to us. We’re not sure if we want to buy it, but just in case, what happens to our lease when he sells the property? — Javier Answer: When […]
NEW YORK – A New York district judge denied a request by Compass, the nation’s largest residential brokerage company, for a preliminary injunction to stop Zillow from imposing its ban on privately marketed listings. That means, as of now, Zillow can continue to enforce its Listing Access Standards (LAS), which specify that the portal […]
NEW YORK — For many families, homeownership remains a cornerstone of the American Dream. Whether you are purchasing your first home or expanding an investment portfolio, understanding your financing options is essential. This week, we explore the most common real estate loan types and what buyers should know before starting the mortgage process. Conventional […]
News & Media NEW YORK — Wallpaper is taking on a more deliberate role in home design in 2026, with designers using it less as a background element and more as a design feature. Instead of covering entire rooms, wallpaper is being used inside built-ins, in powder rooms, within framed panels, and on ceilings […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. house prices rose 1.8% between the fourth quarter of 2024 and the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Federal Housing House Price Index (FHFA HPI). House prices for the fourth quarter of 2025 rose 0.8% compared to the third quarter of 2025. FHFA’s seasonally adjusted monthly index for December […]
SEATTLE — The housing market has yet to fully emerge from its winter hibernation but improving affordability points to a more active home shopping season this spring. A median-income U.S. household can now comfortably afford a $331,483 home with a 20% down payment. That’s $30,000 more than a year ago, according to a new […]
