NAR Settlement: New Showing Forms Available

​ 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 […]

Fla.’s Housing Inventory Up, Prices Moderating

​ 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 […]

Working to Make Housing Affordable for All

​ 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 […]

U.S. Commercial Foreclosures Decreased in June

​ 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 […]

Incorporating High Fashion into Home Décor

​ 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 […]

Builders: Q2 Remodeling Sentiment Holds Steady

​ WASHINGTON –  The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter of 2024 posting a reading of 65, down one point compared to the previous quarter. The NAHB/Westlake Royal RMI survey asks remodelers to rate five components of the remodeling market as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” Each […]

Posting on Social: Figuring Out Where to Start

​ CHICAGO – You’ve decided to use social media to market you real estate business. Great! But there are so many platforms, with new ones rolling out all the time, and there are so many different types of posts. How do you decide which platforms to use and what content to post? Let this post […]

The Next Real Estate Trend: ‘Silver Squatters’?

​ CHICAGO – Young adult children have spent years relying on funding from the Bank of Mom and Dad, and now their parents say they may soon need to mooch off of them. Members of Generation X, currently in their 40s and 50s, are finding themselves “critically underprepared” for retirement, and they’re counting on financial […]

Optimize Your App Usage Through Audits

​ NEW YORK – Do you know how much time you spend on your phone? Did you know your phone can tell you?  As a real estate professional, your smartphone is your most essential tool. But are you using it efficiently, or is it secretly draining your time and data?  What can you do? Boost […]

Good Dog! Pets Are Showing Up in Listing Photos

​ News & Media NEW YORK – Until recently sellers were advised not to include their pets in photos of home listings. Now agents are saying that well-behaved dogs in photo listings, especially in living spaces, can be a positive. Typically, pets in photos would prevent buyers from picturing themselves in the home. But agents […]

Helping Agents Communicate Their Value

​ NEW YORK – In most service-oriented industries, customers want to work with professionals who can prove they’re up to the task, whatever it may be. Customers want to understand what they’re paying for, and professionals must be able to articulate their expertise. This is – and has always been – true in real estate, […]

Redfin: Typical Monthly Housing Payment Drops

​ SEATTLE — The typical U.S. homebuyer’s monthly housing payment was $2,722 during the four weeks ending July 14, $115 lower than April’s all-time high, according to a new report from the real estate brokerage Redfin. That’s despite home prices sitting just about $100 shy of last week’s record high. Daily average mortgage rates have […]