October Rents Fall, More Units Expected in 2025

​ SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Rents fell by -0.8% to $1,720 in October, marking their fifteenth consecutive month of year-over-year declines and falling the most for smaller-sized units, according to the Realtor.com’s October Rental Report. Looking ahead, new rental properties coming onto the market are expected to put continued downward pressure on rents next year. […]

RE Q&A: Options for Selling a Shared Rental?

​ FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: A while back, I bought a property with a partner, and we each paid part of the purchase price. Since then, I have been taking care of it and paying the taxes and insurance. We have been splitting the profit from renting it. Now, my partner wants to quit […]

Investor Home Purchases Plateau Across U.S.

​ SEATTLE — Real estate investors purchased 2.3% fewer homes in the third quarter than they did a year earlier, according to a new report from the real estate brokerage Redfin. The small size of the change is notable because it comes after four years of huge swings driven by the wild pandemic-era housing market. […]

Survey: AI Adoption Reshaping Real Estate

​ CANTON, Ohio – The popularity and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate has become nearly ubiquitous among America’s leading real estate brokerages, with 75% already using the technology and almost 80% reporting that their agents have adopted AI tools. But concerns remain about safeguards keeping pace with AI’s rapid integration, according to […]

Post-Storms Tourism Campaign Gets Boost

​Visit Florida bumped up its post-hurricane marketing effort to $6.7 million, aiming to show tourists much of the state has been unaffected by hurricanes. 

Columned Homes Making a Comeback?

​Classic columns made of synthetic materials and engineered to look like stone, marble or wood are reemerging as a home design trend. 

Three Realtors Join Florida Legislature

​Florida Realtors Legislative Caucus grows to 15 with newly sworn in Realtor lawmakers, strengthening the profession’s voice in Tallahassee. 

How to Keep Moving Costs Down

​Moving can be costly, but smart planning and knowing hidden fees can save money. Reduce clutter, avoid peak times and pack efficiently to cut costs. 

Safety, Climate Concerns Drive Home Hunters

​Overall, house hunters prioritize more space, upgrading to a better home or neighborhood or finding a lower cost of living when planning their next move. 

No Special Session to Address Condos

​New House Speaker Daniel Perez said lawmakers will start addressing condominium issues when they hold committee meetings before the 2025 regular session. 

Hurricane Milton, Helene Insured Losses Top $5B

​Counties with the highest estimated insured losses from Hurricanes Milton and Helene include Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Manatee. 

Florida Leads for Best Place to Retire

​U.S. News & World Report named three Florida cities to its 2025 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. top 10 list and another seven Florida cities to the top 20.