Florida Realtors News

Jan. pending sales rose 8.1% month-to-month as mortgage rates fell and affordability increased; however, pending sales were still down 24.1% year-to-year.

The U.S. House passed a bill to allow remote notarizations, a move NAR says it “has strongly supported … since 2018.” It now goes to the Senate for consideration.

The FHFA House Price Index in 4Q 2022 found an 8.4% year-to-year rise – but 20.1% in top-ranking Bradenton. Of 100 metros, none in Fla. was lower than 31.

Volunteer now for a 2024 Florida Realtors committee. You’ll help guide the state real industry forward as you represent the interests of 238K Realtor members.

Websites can help attract potential customers by highlighting agents’ experience, offering contact info and featuring listings, video content and more.

Keeping you and your family safe is the ultimate priority but so is mitigating the impact of financial loss by having insurance coverage and an emergency fund.

Attitudes turn positive: A monthly UF study of Floridians saw a 1.9-point increase overall, with a rise in current expectations as well as expectations for the future.

Middle-aged adults often take in older parents facing health problems, but the “reverse boomerang” effect helps with both childcare and living expenses.

Owned by RMK Financial, the lender was shut down for repeated offenses, notably lying to military families applying for VA loans.

A virtual assistant may be the answer to “all this paperwork is slowing me down.” The cost is often reasonable for tasks like data entry, scheduling, bookkeeping, etc.