The state’s Business Rent Tax has officially been repealed after decades of advocacy by Florida Realtors, saving commercial tenants $2.5 billion annually.
U.S. home prices fell 0.1% in July but rose 2.3% year over year. In the South Atlantic division, prices were flat monthly, up 0.8% annually.
Fraudsters are cloning title company websites and posing as sellers to steal escrow funds. Realtors should verify sellers, avoid rushed closings and report fraud.
NAR highlights why brokerages need a social media policy to ensure legal compliance, protect reputations and uphold ethical standards online.
Twenty-five cities and counties sued over SB 180, saying the law freezes local growth rules through 2027, violates home-rule authority and limits planning autonomy.
Mortgage rates rose last week despite the interest rate cut, but experts remain optimistic as more inventory and strong markets could boost home sales soon.
Expert Michael Nizich advises using strong passwords, multifactor authentication, credit locks and password managers to avoid scams and safeguard your information.
Contract signings went up on lower mortgage rates nationwide. In the South, they rose 3.1% in August and were up 4.2% compared a year ago.
Real estate professionals who adapt social media strategies and combine them with personal outreach maintain steady leads despite market shifts.
NAR identified eight programs that could be affected if Congress misses the Sept. 30 deadline, including home loans, flood insurance and housing services.
