SAN JOSE, Calif. – Trying to save money for a down payment can be a major obstacle to homeownership for many consumers. Nearly 60% of Millennials say that coming up with a down payment is one of the biggest obstacles standing in the way of homeownership, according to a recent survey by Apartment List. […]
NEW YORK – Purchasing a home is typically the largest and most significant investment of our lives. It’s a milestone interwoven with personal dreams, aspirations, and an immense amount of confidential information. Real estate agents, brokers, and their MLSs are more than just facilitators of a home purchase – you are stewards of trust, […]
News & Media NEW YORK – Real estate professionals strive to maintain a professional image, but despite their best efforts, some fall short. To ensure you project a professional image, consider the following factors: Outdated headshots, obsolete biographies, disorganized offers, underdeveloped marketing strategies, subpar branding and an ineffective social media presence can sink a […]
News & Media By Mae Anderson NEW YORK — The hurricane season roared into the U.S. with Hurricane Beryl hitting Texas in early July, surprising many business owners accustomed to seeing big storms arrive later in the summer. With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting an above-average storm season this year, small businesses […]
News & Media WASHINGTON – Five federal agencies recently approved new guidance for Reconsiderations of Values (ROVs) in residential real estate transactions, allowing consumers to submit additional information that may have been overlooked or to address deficiencies identified in the original appraisal. ROVs are requests from financial institutions to appraisers or other valuation-report preparers […]
WASHINGTON – Existing-home sales fell in June as the median sales price climbed to the highest price ever recorded for the second consecutive month, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All four major U.S. regions posted sales declines. Year-over-year, sales waned in the Northeast, Midwest and South but were unchanged in the West. […]
News & Media TALLAHASSEE – State analysts have issued a new report that estimates Florida had slightly more than 23 million residents as of April 1 — the first time the state has hit that mark in its annual estimates. The report by the state Demographic Estimating Conference estimated the population at 23,002,597, up […]
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Realtors® released new showing agreement forms on Tuesday. All forms are available in the Form Simplicity library. Links to /law-ethics/nar-settlement-sitzer-burnett-lawsuit Latest: Florida Realtors has released new compensation and showing forms. Plus: Register now for free webinars to help you understand upcoming changes. NEW! Property Pre-Touring Agreement (PPTA-1) There has been […]
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s housing market in June and second quarter (2Q) 2024 showed rising inventory levels (active listings), more new listings and moderating median sales prices compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing data. “Florida’s economy and lifestyle continue to attract people who want to live and work in […]
News & Media TALLAHASSEE – Florida has a serious problem providing places to live that the average citizen can afford, and it only seems to be getting worse. That is why Florida Realtors is a staunch supporter of the State and Local Government Housing Trust Funds,which are the main source of funding for affordable […]
IRVINE, Calif. – Commercial foreclosures across the United States have continually increased over the years from a low of 141 in May 2020 to the current figure of 647 in June 2024, the real estate data company ATTOM found. Since January 2014, ATTOM has been analyzing data, a period marked by the nation’s emergence […]
NEW YORK – As the fashion world continues to evolve, so does our approach to home décor. The latest runway trends often inspire interior design, allowing fashionistas to bring a touch of high fashion into their living spaces. If you’re looking to elevate your home décor with elements straight from the catwalk, here are […]