The Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2026 outlook points to stabilizing home prices and improving sales as the housing market adjusts after rapid growth.
A new NAR survey highlights how affordability pressures, limited supply and reduced mobility are shaping buyer, owner and renter sentiment nationwide.
A new roof can boost curb appeal, buyer confidence and deal certainty. Beyond looks, roof age can influence appraisals, insurance and financing decisions.
At NAR’s annual Policy Forum, policymakers highlighted ideas to boost home sales, including updating capital gains rules and reducing FHA red tape.
Designers say homeowners who turned walk-in closets into offices may want to restore them before selling, as buyers now prize storage and livability.
Vacant and neglected homes can attract pests, wildlife and squatters, raising health and safety concerns for neighbors and putting pressure on nearby property values.
Members often ask about the ethical boundaries regarding interference with another brokerage’s exclusive representation. The answer is found in Article 16’s Standards of Practice.
Focusing on buyers by behavior and interests, rather than age, gender or family status, helps agents reach new consumers while avoiding legal risks.
The updated compensation form, released in January, replaces two prior agreements and updates how sellers and brokers offer payment in residential transactions.
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act prohibits referral kickbacks for lenders and settlement services. Paying fair market value for real services is allowed.
