​Real estate pros are being targeted in a crypto scam where fake buyers build trust, show fake profits then steal large sums. The Secret Service and NAR urge caution. 

​House and Senate leaders have reached an agreement that enables lawmakers to begin hammering out details of a spending plan today, June 3. 

​HELOC balances rose 7.2% nationwide in 2024 as more homeowners tap equity amid high mortgage rates and limited refinancing options. 

​Small businesses should adopt multi-factor authentication on all accounts and have three copies of their data, among other practices. 

​Over a 14-month period starting in September, lenders are phasing in new appraisal reporting for all GSE-conforming loans. 

​Citizens had 818,000 policies in May, fewer than in past years as more policies shift to private insurers. It remains Florida’s largest insurer. 

​The laws speed up commercial squatter evictions and are a 2025 Florida Realtors’ priority. SB 322 was championed by Realtor caucus member Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez. 

​After three months of decline, Floridians grew more optimistic in May, with stronger confidence in making major purchases and in the future of the U.S. economy. 

​ ORLANDO, Fla. — Have you ever tried to build something and realized you didn’t have the right tools or materials? Most homeowners have had this experience at some point. As Realtors®, the tools you use may not be a wrench or screwdriver. It’s more likely to be a contract or form. With this visual […]

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​ NEW YORK — With natural disasters and homeowners insurance costs making headlines, many homeowners may find themselves dwelling on “what-ifs.” In at least one area, turning that anxiety into action could help ease some concerns. Too often, those facing an unimaginable loss aren’t aware of how insurance payouts work with mortgaged homes — or […]

​ News & Media By Shannon Allen Dear Shannon: I’m a highly ethical Realtor®, and I practice in multiple areas of real estate including property management. I’m proud to say I’m also a licensed appraiser. Recently, the seller of an apartment building couldn’t agree on a fair price with a buyer, so they decided to […]