Realtor News
Florida Realtors®, formerly known as the Florida Association of Realtors®, serves as The Voice for Real Estate® in Florida. It provides programs, services, continuing education, research and legislative representation to its 115,000 members in 67 boards/associations.
Updated: 42 weeks 16 hours ago
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 04:12
In some cases, owners exiting forbearance can’t afford their home. But with rising values, many can still sell, turn a small profit and not harm a strong credit score.
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 04:12
Good, shareable video can expand a listing’s reach, but it’s underutilized by buyers’ agents. However, some private vendors can help video-averse agents.
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 04:12
Survey: Long-held ideas about work, home and commute times have been upended, and 41% of Americans would take a pay cut to live in a more affordable location.
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 04:12
Mortgage rates have been so low that most homeowners refinance and take out cash for home improvement projects. But that could change when rates start to move up.
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 04:12
A study to find the impact of new credit score data – rent and utility payments – found the biggest boost for consumers who haven’t used credit in at least six months.
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 04:12
A 10% capital-gains tax reduction for properties owned at least five years expires on Dec. 31 since future purchases won’t qualify for the five-year time minimum.
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 05:12
To retain their Realtor status, members must satisfy NAR’s Code of Ethics training requirement within the next 24 days if they haven’t already done so.
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 05:12
The foreclosure ban ended, sending numbers higher (up 34% quarter-to-quarter, 68% year-to-year) – but the impact on the market is minimal so far.
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 04:12
The short-term rental company will add an upscale doghouse to a rental for an extra $100. It offers five styles, including a chalet with a fireplace.
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 04:12
NAHB: During the pandemic, many city dwellers turned to suburban and exurb homes. The trend continues but less so as cities see a spike in buyer demand.
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 04:12
Evergrande, a huge Chinese real estate firm, has a $310B mountain of debt. Collapse could create a housing crisis, but it’s unclear how China will handle it.
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 04:12
A Conn. town reached an agreement with the Justice Dept. after it used zoning laws to ban disabled-adult group homes from residential neighborhoods.
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 04:12
Shell companies can’t buy RE in 12 metros without identifying actual owners – a way to curtail money laundering – and the U.S. hopes to expand the program.
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 03:12
As expectations for virtual “real estate” heat up, prices follow. That $2.4M buys 116 parcels (6,090-square-feet) in Decentraland, which only exists online.
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 03:12
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis formed and deployed two new teams to investigate fraud – a total of 13 members that includes detectives.
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 03:12
Foreign investors traditionally eye Miami but rising real estate costs have pushed them toward other metros, such as Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville.
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 03:12
A month after shutting down Zillow Offers, the company’s home-flipping, iBuyer business, Zillow will buy back stock, which fell about 60% so far this year.
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 03:12
The Fla.-owned insurer wants fewer policies, and it’s proposed a law that would force homeowners to accept private coverage even if it costs up to 20% more.
Fri, 12/03/2021 - 04:12
After increasing for 14 straight months, home price growth finally slowed in September. Experts say it’s a step in the right direction for buyers in 2022.
Fri, 12/03/2021 - 04:12
The report says population density is part of the problem in increasing housing supply, as most consumers prefer living in single-family homes.
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