HUD’s new guidance narrows how the agency will handle emotional support animal complaints under the Fair Housing Act, but NAR says housing providers should be careful before changing policies. Courts, state agencies and local fair housing laws may still treat the issue differently.
FHA policy changes could give some buyers more flexibility on repairs, appraisals and financing, while keeping property condition, repair costs and lender timelines central to the transaction.
A Tenant-occupied listing can still move smoothly if Realtors plan ahead. Learn key AS IS contract deadlines, including lease disclosure and tenant estoppel letter requirements.
Harvard found Florida had the nation’s highest renter cost-burden rate in 2024, while Census data shows nearly 1.7 million renter households here spent at least 30% of income on gross rent.
Investment activity is not surging, but it remains strong enough to shape attention around certain homes, especially lower-priced properties and homes with rental potential.
NAR data highlighted during the association’s recent Legislative Meetings points to several groups who may be closer to buying or selling than they realize, including longtime owners, younger sellers with equity, renters, pet owners and first-time buyers with questions about financing.
Collaboration with other top producers and consistent marketing assistance matter more than brokerage branding or commission structures when choosing where to work, agents say.
Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor told Homes.com that Florida remains attractive to buyers, but higher prices have cooled some relocation activity. The story found affordability improved in Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa and Port St. Lucie as some markets gained inventory.
AI is closing the information gap between real estate professionals and customers while reshaping how agents work, NAR officials said at the association's midyear conference, raising both new opportunities and compliance concern.
Google's move toward AI-generated search answers means Realtors must ensure their profiles, websites and content clearly communicate their expertise to be surfaced in results.
