Real Estate News
TCPA Changes in 2025
Starting Jan. 27, businesses must get written consent for auto-dialed calls, texts, or prerecorded messages. More changes begin in April. Read More
A Rule of Thumb for Using Home Equity
Experts recommend keeping HELOC borrowing small and short-term to avoid higher payments from rising rates. Consider fixed-rate loans for larger, long-term needs. Read More
Getting Top Dollar in a Home Sale
Some ways to boost a home sale include staging key rooms, making smart renovations and enhancing curb appeal to maximize profit. Read More
Malls: The Next Big Thing in Housing
Former mall sites, like DeSoto Square in Bradenton, are being transformed into affordable housing and luxury apartments, reflecting a growing trend. Read More
Why More People Are Buying Multi-Generational Homes Today
Today, 17% of homebuyers are choosing multi-generational homes — that’s when you buy a house with your parents, adult children, or even distant relatives. Read More
Rents Continued to Fall on New Construction
More supply is helping ease the high demand seen during the height of the pandemic years, Realtor.com said. Read More
Nationwide Home Prices Rise, Florida Stays Steady
Florida is home to three metros where prices rose the least due to increased home construction, providing more opportunities for buyers. Read More
Insurers OK’d to Take Citizens Policies
The approvals are part of an ongoing “depopulation” program aimed at shifting Citizens customers to private carriers. As of last week, Citizens had 936,943 policies. Read More
Tech to Watch (and Use) in 2025
AI is transforming real estate with tools like virtual assistants, 3D staging, CRM automation and social media insights to boost efficiency and sales. Read More