Fraudsters are cloning title company websites and posing as sellers to steal escrow funds. Realtors should verify sellers, avoid rushed closings and report fraud.
Effective Oct. 1, 2025, the state requires updated flood disclosures for home sales and rentals, including all flooding and repair assistance received.
Real estate professionals who adapt social media strategies and combine them with personal outreach maintain steady leads despite market shifts.
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.
Expert Michael Nizich advises using strong passwords, multifactor authentication, credit locks and password managers to avoid scams and safeguard your information.
NAR identified eight programs that could be affected if Congress misses the Sept. 30 deadline, including home loans, flood insurance and housing services.
At the 2025 Florida Realtors Convention, real estate pros learned about new laws, disclosures, and standards that bring broad changes to daily practice.
A fall refresh with seasonal decor can add instant curb appeal. Sellers should view their entryway with a buyer's eye to present a desirable lifestyle.
U.S. consumer sentiment fell 5% in September as high prices and weaker economic expectations weighed on outlooks, though inflation expectations eased slightly.
Tools, such as AI and automation, can widen reach and improve efficiency, but they don't replace human connection. Long-term growth depends on empathy.
