Real Estate News
Protecting Your Business From Cyberthreats
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Sustainable Spaces: The Kitchen
[[{"value":"From induction ranges to faucet aerators, there are many ways to boost a kitchen’s sustainability score and make it more environmentally friendly. "}]] Read More
DeSantis Approves Boost for Home Grant Program
[[{"value":"The My Safe Florida Home home-hardening grant program will be expanded to condos. It was a Florida Realtors’ priority for the 2024 session. "}]] Read More
Mortgage Rates Climb for Fourth Straight Week
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 7.17% from 7.1% last week. Costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose this week to 6.44% from 6.39%. Read More
FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Non-Competes
The FTC’s rule will be effective beginning in mid-August. NAR is currently reviewing the rule and its impact and will provide updates. Read More
Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like the 2008 Crash
If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across some articles saying the number of foreclosures in today’s housing market is going up. Read More
Preliminary Approval of NAR Settlement Granted
MLSs and brokerages seeking to be released under the settlement agreement must act by June 18, NAR said. Read More
Study: All-Cash Buyers Pay 10% Less
A new study shows sellers would rather leave money on the table and accept an all-cash sale than risk losing the sale completely because the mortgage falls through. Read More
Cyberattacks Against Small Businesses on the Rise
Small businesses should have plans in place to prevent cyberattacks, including ensuring employees use two-factor identification. Read More