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: 6 hours 7 min ago
Mon, 06/17/2019 - 04:13
A Fla. law approved this spring allows smokable marijuana. How does this impact your real estate business? Your neighborhood? Find out at Florida Realtors Aug. convention.
Fri, 06/14/2019 - 03:40
While an economic slowdown seems possible, commercial polled don't appear fazed and anticipate significant investment money from China, Canada and even Mexico.
Fri, 06/14/2019 - 03:29
A Wall Street Journal poll of 46 economists found that 75% expected a Fed rate cut in either July or Sept. – an increase from 50% in a poll conducted in May.
Fri, 06/14/2019 - 03:03
Two bills await a signature. If signed, the impact fee bill specifies how fee money can be used; the permit one requires fees to be published on local websites.
Fri, 06/14/2019 - 03:02
The House Financial Services Committee voted Wed. to advance a flood insurance bill to the full House for a vote. The current bill would extend the program five years, increase mitigation tools, revise the scope of mapping, update new technology and more.
Fri, 06/14/2019 - 03:01
NAR analysis: In Fla., the real estate business makes up 21.9% of the state's GSP. Each sale generates $21.4K for the industry and $4.2K for other businesses.
Fri, 06/14/2019 - 02:58
Calling for entries for Florida Realtors 2019 ENVY Award, the top honor for projects designed in harmony with the environment. Remember: July 9 is the deadline.
Fri, 06/14/2019 - 02:58
Survey: 1 in 10 Airbnb guests say they've found a hidden camera during a rental. While laws oversee the use of cameras and recorders, they're not always followed.
Thu, 06/13/2019 - 04:36
While assignment-of-benefit reform should lower insurance costs, Citizens still faces 14K lawsuits – and some fear people will find new ways to work the system.
Thu, 06/13/2019 - 04:35
Legal QandA: An owner who rents out her condo wonders if she has to accept service animals. Also: Does a condo owner need permission for a security camera?
Thu, 06/13/2019 - 04:34
Talk of a trade war with Mexico pushed more investors into bonds last week, which impacted rates. But bonds waffled this week as a trade war seemed less likely.
Thu, 06/13/2019 - 04:33
ATTOM: Fla. had the nation's third-highest foreclosure rate (1 out of 1,238 housing units) in May, and its foreclosure starts (homes receiving a first notice) rose 23% – the 12th consecutive month that. foreclosure starts have grown by double digits.
Thu, 06/13/2019 - 04:32
A group created to find ways to reduce toxic algae met for the first time on Wed. and said it will likely fine-tune existing rules rather than create new ones.
Thu, 06/13/2019 - 04:30
ELMORE – a Fla. mortgage-assistance program – will help older homeowners with reverse mortgage troubles by offering forgivable loans up to $50K.
Thu, 06/13/2019 - 04:29
Technology should save – and it usually does – time and make us more efficient. But in some cases, the old-fashioned way is better. Read the Tech Helpline's latest blog. https://www.techhelpline.com/9-technology-productivity-tips-do-this-not-that/
Wed, 06/12/2019 - 04:39
The construction industry has about 300K unfilled jobs and is projected to need 747K more workers by 2026. Demand is high and remodelers have the upper hand.
Wed, 06/12/2019 - 04:36
Survey: 76% of millennials think they're savvy enough to sell their own home, even though don't have any hands-on experience doing so. That over-confidence could cause problems later, but they currently make up only 2% of all home sellers.
Wed, 06/12/2019 - 04:35
Buyers with children 18 or younger often try to move during summer, but their list of must-haves is longer. "Good schools," for example, may be mandatory.
Wed, 06/12/2019 - 04:30
Housing – its cost and location – should be a major part of retirement planning. Stay? Downsize? Retirement community? There are many factors to consider.
Wed, 06/12/2019 - 04:29
After living through the recession, younger adults are financially cautious. They want to stop tossing money away on rent, but they won't commit to any old house.
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