At the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings (RLM) in Washington, NAR made multiple revisions to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual (Manual) that became effective June 5, 2025, including changes to 11 Standards of Practice (SOP). This article aims to explain the ‘why’ behind the SOP changes and describes NAR’s rationale.
A bold home design trend is pushing back against beige minimalism, embracing color, personality and joy to create spaces that feel personal and lived in.
NAR’s latest Window to the Law video outlines best practices Realtors can follow to reduce legal risk when referring contractors or service providers.
Before closing, buyers should check that repairs were made, no new damage occurred and contract items remain to help prevent costly surprises.
More Floridians felt it was a good time to spend in July, reflecting a rebound in consumer confidence. But concerns about inflation and long-term conditions lingered.
Nearly 905,000 low-income renters in Florida pay more than 40% of their income on housing. Efforts to increase affordable units continue as homelessness rises.
The home-hardening grant program, a Florida Realtors’ 2025 legislative priority, reopens Aug. 4 with $10K matching grants to help strengthen homes against storms.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates at 4.3% for the fifth time this year, citing inflation concerns and tariff uncertainty. The economy grew 3% in Q2.
NEW YORK – Most U.S. adults say they use artificial intelligence to search for information, but fewer are using it for work, drafting email or shopping. Younger adults are most likely to be leaning into AI, with many using it for brainstorming and work tasks. The new findings from an Associated Press-NORC Center for […]
NEW YORK – Homes change as families change. Today’s homes are a blend of functionality and cozy vibes to bring both comfort and innovation to family life. Here are some trends from Houzz and Zillow to watch for in 2025: Get hygge Hygge, the Danish word for cozy, continues to be on trend. According […]
WASHINGTON —The head of the federal government agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants the mortgage giants to consider accepting a homebuyer’s cryptocurrency holdings in their criteria for buying mortgages from banks. William Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Fannie and Freddie, ordered the agencies to prepare a […]
NEW YORK – It is not uncommon to see the smart version of many home devices. The smart home gadgets discussed in this article are mostly products that can help secure your home. For instance, an outdoor security camera is more like having maximum security around the house. A video doorbell ensures you have […]
