TAMPA, Fla. – As the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) points out, some items and structures used in Florida homes are more vulnerable to early failure than those in homes elsewhere. Their continued or prolonged exposure to sun, heat, wind, saltwater and hurricanes makes them more susceptible to premature deterioration and breakdowns. […]
NEW YORK – Landlording in the wrong state can quickly turn into a nightmare. You could end up with hard-to-evict tenants, high property taxes, and rent control that makes it impossible to keep up with the market. For these reasons, knowing the country’s most landlord-friendly states is a wise move. Owning property in a […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation is warning licensed business owners, including real estate agents, to be aware of potential verification scams. Scammers have been sending out suspicious emails that appear to be from the DBPR asking for a copy of the recipient’s driver’s […]
NEW YORK — The value of your home can increase or decrease due to any number of factors. Some variables are out of your control – like how hot your local housing market is or isn’t. But others may be – namely, strategic upgrades to the premises. Many home improvements can add a significant […]
News & Media WASHINGTON – Being the go-to agent for a specific neighborhood once guaranteed success, but that’s no longer the case. Buyers and sellers are more informed, with access to online research, property data and social media before they ever speak to a professional. As a result, agents need to offer more than […]
News & Media NEW YORK – Real estate agents are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline tasks, create marketing content and save time, but using it without limits can create real problems. AI tools can help agents work more efficiently, from drafting property descriptions to generating visuals. These same tools carry risks that include […]
News & Media By Nicole Slaughter Graham CHICAGO – Many agents underestimate the role of their broker. Here’s how to clearly communicate your impact — from risk management to reputation building — to help agents understand why your role is crucial to their success. Real estate agents might consider their broker as just a […]
News & Media By Katlyn Fernandez TAMPA, Fla. — Florida’s insurance commissioner, Mike Yaworsky, announced Tuesday that auto insurance rates in the state are dropping. According to Yaworsky, Florida’s top five auto writer insurance groups are indicating an average reduction of 6.5% this year. The rates are down from 2024’s average increase of 4.3% […]
News & Media By Eliana Block WASHINGTON – For the third time in a matter of weeks, a judge dismissed a federal antitrust case levied against the National Association of Realtors®. Maurice Muhammad, a real estate practitioner in Pennsylvania, claimed NAR, Pennsylvania Association of Realtors, and the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors® were in violation […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Nurses, classroom teachers, social workers and public defenders are among the dozens of occupations approved Friday for the 2025 Hometown Heroes Program, which provides down payment and closing cost assistance to qualifying workers. The Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC), which administers the program, will hold two […]
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News & Media By Darren Robertson CHICAGO – The summer months present a host of opportunities for something to go wrong at a multifamily property — think pools, fire pits, barbeques and family gatherings. It’s essential for property owners and managers to take responsibility for helping tenants safely navigate and use their units and […]
