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.
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Wed, 03/27/2019 - 04:53
Determine how much you want to make then how many daily contacts it requires. That's your sleep number – the point where you go to bed with a clear conscience.
Wed, 03/27/2019 - 04:51
Attendees called last year's sold-out event empowering and inspirational. Find out why – Register now for 2019 WIRE conference, June 5, in Davie. Only 300 seats available!
Tue, 03/26/2019 - 04:35
Buyers with lower credit scores and/or higher loan payments may find it harder to get approved for an FHA loan. The agency is trying to avoid a jump in defaults.
Tue, 03/26/2019 - 04:34
Bills in the House and Senate create new state regulations for emotional support animals. They largely duplicate protections already in federal law but make false documentation or misrepresenting need a misdemeanor as it currently is for support animals.
Tue, 03/26/2019 - 04:32
SandP CoreLogic Case-Shiller: The 20-city home price index's increase is down from 4.1% the previous month as some red-hot U.S. markets cool a bit.
Tue, 03/26/2019 - 04:30
Ground-breakings for single-family homes dropped to its lowest level in two years, but cold weather probably contributed to some of that decline.
Tue, 03/26/2019 - 04:29
Confidence has been "volatile over the past few months," according to economist. Weather, financial markets and the government shutdown likely played a role.
Tue, 03/26/2019 - 04:28
Some real estate pros say yes – a recent NAR tech survey found Realtors list social media as 3rd most valuable tech tool (28%) after local MLS and lockboxes.
Tue, 03/26/2019 - 04:26
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Mon, 03/25/2019 - 04:40
Six months ago, mortgage rates topped 5% for the first time in seven years and seemed permanent – but many experts now think 4.5% rates might last through 2019.
Mon, 03/25/2019 - 04:39
The FHFA says that Fannie and Freddie prevented 41K foreclosures in 4Q 2018, and reduced homeowners' monthly payments by more than 20%. But Fla. is No. 2 after New York in the number of loans delinquent 365 days or more.
Mon, 03/25/2019 - 04:34
A few months ago, Fed interest rate increases current and planned scared homebuyers and credit-card holders. But a moratorium on increases creates opportunities.
Mon, 03/25/2019 - 04:32
The first person to make fast, accurate decisions has an edge in the business world, and the pressure to add tech tools to commercial RE will continue to grow.
Mon, 03/25/2019 - 04:30
Conflicting goals may impact millennials who want to skip the starter home and baby boomers who seem unwilling to downsize and move when they retire.
Mon, 03/25/2019 - 04:26
The inventory of higher-end homes is growing and buyer demand remains strong. It's a good time to move up – and a good time for sellers to get on with their life.
Mon, 03/25/2019 - 04:24
Also: Did you check your license online to make sure DBPR recorded the update? Do it now. A few Realtors missed steps in the past and their license became inactive.
Fri, 03/22/2019 - 04:08
In the South, which includes Fla., existing-home sales grew 14.9%. It's the strongest monthly gain since Dec. 2015 as market trends make it a good time to buy.
Fri, 03/22/2019 - 04:08
Fla. Realtors data: Active listings inventory up; year-over-year median prices up 1.3% for single-family homes, 4.7% for condo-townhomes. In good news for buyers and sellers, Fed indicates no interest rate hikes for a while, says Chief Economist O'Connor.
Fri, 03/22/2019 - 04:07
Study: Thanks to Amazon, Netflix and other technology changes, people spend more time at home, and, as a result, they're adapting traditional rooms to new uses.
Fri, 03/22/2019 - 04:05
While the House must still pass the measure and Gov. DeSantis sign it, 87% of state senators voted to allow homeowners to grow vegetables and fruit.
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