FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: Can a resident smoke on his balcony if the smoke is disturbing the resident next door, who also likes to sit on his balcony? Also, a butt fell several floors below on the balcony and burned a hole in resident’s outdoor sofa? — Catherine Answer: Smoking can be a […]
News & Media CHICAGO – Today’s boomers are trading mortgages for mobility, often with more space and better amenities. Practitioners should study up on their preferences so they’re better able to assist this cohort of buyers. If they decide to sell their home, baby boomers —those born between 1946 and 1964 and estimated to […]
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Nearly 100 new laws will take effect on July 1, many that have a direct impact on Florida home and property owners and real estate professionals, and are a result of Florida Realtors® advocacy efforts. The following is a breakdown of the new laws that impact the state’s real estate industry […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a historic $1.3 billion tax relief bill (House Bill 7031) on Monday, which included the complete elimination of Florida’s Business Rent Tax (BRT), a long-standing priority of Florida Realtors®. The removal of the BRT will become effective on October 1, 2025. This final cut to the BRT […]
NEW YORK — A lush spot for outdoor entertaining? Great. Perfect. A constant swarm of insects that invade your patio and home? No, thank you. Here’s how to keep bugs away from your patio and yard, and from getting inside your house. 1. Install patio fans Mosquitos may have a tough sting, but they’re […]
NEW YORK – A lush spot for outdoor entertaining? Great. Perfect. A constant swarm of insects that invade your patio and home? No, thank you. Here’s how to keep bugs away from your patio and yard, and from getting inside your house. 1. Install patio fans Mosquitos may have a tough sting, but they’re […]
NEW YORK – Home improvement projects require substantial financial investment. But just because a homeowner wants to bring a fresh look indoors doesn’t mean he or she has to break the bank along the way. Living rooms are some of the most frequently used spaces in a home, and they can use an update […]
WASHINGTON – As you approach retirement, you may think that downsizing to a smaller home makes a lot of sense. After all, downsizing can lower your living costs and reduce the hassle that comes with taking care of a large house. And if your kids have flown the nest, some of your bedrooms are […]
Sales of newly built single-family homes declined 13.7% in May on elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty, said NAHB.
Rising home prices are driving Americans to choose smaller spaces and smarter, quality furniture that’s adaptable, durable and worth the investment.
Florida’s new condo law extends inspection deadlines and eases funding rules. Florida Realtors will soon release updated forms and host a June 30 webinar.