Real Estate News
NAR: Existing-Home Sales Increase 2.0% in July
National home sales ticked up in July, led by steady month-over-month growth in the South, Northeast and West. Inventory reached its highest since 2020. Read More
Turning Bathrooms Into Personal Spas
Homeowners are upgrading bathrooms with spa-like features, including filtration systems and aromatherapy, to create spaces for daily rest and wellness. Read More
Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers
Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Read More
AI Scams Get Smarter: How to Protect Yourself
AI-driven social engineering is rising, using deepfakes and hyper-personalized attacks. Stay alert and verify requests to avoid being scammed. Read More
Adding Porch Pop and Lawn Wow to a Home
Boost your home’s first impression, aka curb appeal, with simple updates like fresh paint, stone pathways and colorful plants to create a welcoming, stylish yard. Read More
15th New Insurer Approved in Florida Since Reforms
Cape Coral–based Vision Insurance Exchange is set to launch in November, writing policies statewide except Monroe County as Florida’s market stabilizes. Read More
Stronger Credit Scores Mean Lower Mortgage Costs
Boosting credit scores helps borrowers secure better mortgage rates, with payment history and low credit utilization key to long-term savings. Read More
Florida Tourism: 34.4M Visitors in Q2 2025
Most Q2 visitors were domestic, while overseas travel to Florida rose 11.4% year over year, according to state data. Read More
A message from Florida Realtors General Counsel Juana Watkins
Juana Watkins reminds members that even if a form looks familiar, be sure to review the contract, line by line, to make sure something isn’t missed, changed or added by the other side. Read More