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The Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual (Manual) doesn’t list mother-in-law as a relationship that Realtors must disclose. Yet, after my mother-in-law submitted the highest offer on a property and it was accepted, the seller later filed an ethics complaint alleging that I should have disclosed our relationship. Was I wrong?
As transactions get tougher to win, agents relying on old habits may fall behind. New data shows a growing gap between average and prepared.
Builder sentiment is softening while incentives persist, a shift that could influence buyer expectations and competition in new-home areas.
Simple laundry room upgrades boost organization and usability. Buyers notice functional spaces that help homes show better and stand out in listings.
The Spanish-language digital issue will launch in April 2026. Members can join a waitlist for email alerts. The print and online English formats will continue.
As customers increasingly use AI to ask full questions, agents who structure content around clear answers may stand out and win more business online.
Florida Realtors data show single-family sales up 5.9% and condos up 5.1% year over year, as new listings and pending sales rose in both categories.
Financial experts said slowing wage growth is hitting young adults hardest. High housing costs and weaker job gains are delaying first-time buyers.
As the market steadies, newer agents may have an edge by focusing on fundamentals, building owned systems and tracking progress from first contact to closing.
A new report finds property insurance costs would be 14.5% higher without recent reform, stabilizing a major expense in Florida home purchases.