Florida Realtors News

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Realtor.com found the week of April 14 will be the best time to sell due to the mix of marketing conditions. Sellers on a national level could get $34,000 more than at the start of the year.

Here’s how two sales associates use a real estate marketing solution with built-in behavior analytics to engage leads and foster long-term relationships that translate into referrals and repeat business.

Despite higher office building vacancy rates, sales on distressed commercials properties have been slow to start. With leases set to expire soon, that could change, experts say.

New home sales in the United States dropped slightly in February but are up 5.9% from a year ago. The slight uptick in mortgage rates held back new home sales, but builder confidence remains high.

Existing home sales saw the largest monthly increase in a year nationally, NAR said. The median price in the South was $354,200, up 4.1% from last year.

Homeowners and potential buyers are looking for features that allow them to enjoy the outside of their homes as much as the inside. Among them are backyard pickleball courts and weather-resistant landscaping.

Single-family sales up 2.2% YoY, median price up 5.1% ($415K), condo median up 3.2% ($325K). New listings and inventory up in both property categories.

In-home firewood displays have become a popular trend and can cost up to $5,000 to create a resort-like feel. The displays provide a natural element in the "modern-farmhouse" style of the 2010s.

Two Realtors from Florida are among the finalists for NAR’s 2024 30-Under-30 class. Voting for the Web Choice Winner opens April 3.