Real Estate News
Real Estate Wire Fraud: Verify Before Paying
Homebuyers are falling victim to real estate wire fraud, in part due to lax cybersecurity and the complicated sales process. Many never recover their money. Read More
Pink, White or Sugary Shores? Buyers Care
Buyers looking for properties near the beach care about sand because it can impact their overall experience. Agents say high-quality sand is an economic asset. Read More
Helping Your Adult Children Become Homeowners
Helping your adult child purchase a home starts with an honest conversation. Find out if your child wants the help and if you can afford it. Read More
Debby Insured Losses Inch Up
Over 19,000 claims have been filed from Hurricane Debby, which made landfall in Taylor County on Aug. 5. Florida Realtors DRF is accepting applications until Feb. 5, 2025. Read More
Bathroom Reno: Little Changes, Big Impact
Bathroom renovations don’t have to be messy and expensive. For quick changes, add a fresh coat of paint and install new fixtures. Read More
The Surprising Amount of Home Equity You’ve Gained over the Years
There are a number of reasons you may be thinking about selling your house. Read More
Florida Realtors Introduces New Contract Riders
The new residential contract riders address buyer credits (concessions) and compensation. Florida Realtors will host a Sept. 16 webinar to discuss the riders. Read More
Best Florida Cities to Retire
Wallethub ranked four Florida cities – Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa – as the best for retirement due to lower taxes and high-quality healthcare. Read More
FTC Seeks to Ban Fake Reviews
The Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule that bans reviews and testimonials attributed to people who don’t exist or are AI-generated, among other things. Read More