Real Estate News
Refocus on Training to Keep Agents Sharp
Your brokerage needs agents who know how to do their jobs well. Use Florida Realtors education classes to keep them engaged and on top of the market. Read More
What’s the Impact of Presidential Elections on the Housing Market?
It’s no surprise that the upcoming Presidential election might have you speculating about what’s ahead. Read More
Florida Realtors Board Elects Officers
The annual Florida Realtors Board of Directors business meeting was held on Aug. 25 in person and online. Read More
Debby Insured Losses Near $120M
More than 18,000 claims have been filed from Hurricane Debby, which made landfall Aug. 5 in Taylor County. Most involve residential property. Read More
Renting vs. Buying
Homeowners have more control over decorating decisions, fewer noise restrictions and can put down roots. Renters have fewer responsibilities but more restrictions. Read More
U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises in August
Americans seem to be more optimistic about current economic conditions and also have a more positive outlook for the future, a research group said. Read More
FHFA: U.S. Home Prices Up 5.7% in Last Year
Home prices across the nation were up 0.9% from Q1 2024. Florida has seen a 4.8% four-quarter appreciation and 79.3% five-year appreciation. Read More
State Parks Development Plan Faces Setback
Plans to develop Florida state parks with golf courses and pickleball courts are facing backlash, leading a key supporter to withdraw its proposal. Read More
What Mortgage Rate Are You Waiting For?
You won’t find anyone who’s going to argue that mortgage rates have had a big impact on housing affordability over the past couple of years. Read More