Florida Realtors News

The death of in-person shopping has been exaggerated. A drop in construction around 2009 coupled with post-pandemic demand lowered available space to 4.8%.

An RE website with tons of local information rises to the top in search engine rankings (SEO). To do that, link to individual web pages via a local-directory page.

Buyers get used to mortgage rates and incorporate them into decisions, but increases/decreases make them wonder if they should move quickly or hope they come back down.

Most local Realtor associations (74%) have less than 2,000 members, and 2 out of 5 (38%) allow non-Realtor MLS participation. Their top non-dues revenue? Late fees.

Common disaster-related purchases are tax-free through Sept. 8 as Fla. heads into its most active month for hurricanes and four storms drift in the Atlantic.

While homeowners know flood insurance is a separate type of coverage, many tenants incorrectly think flooding is covered by their renters’ insurance or their landlord.

If a buyer on a $3K monthly budget can get a 7.4% mortgage, the range of homes they can afford is less expensive than the ones they looked at last year.

Two companies under the Orion180 name were approved this week in another hopeful sign that legislative changes may be having a positive Fla. market impact.

It’s easier to make current plans when one eye is focused on the future, and the housing market will one day open back up. For today, nurture your likely future customers.

Listings are hard to come by. In addition to working your sphere of influence, it’s time to ramp up your relationships with other agents to build a referral pipeline. Here’s how.