Before closing, buyers should check that repairs were made, no new damage occurred and contract items remain to help prevent costly surprises.
At the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings (RLM) in Washington, NAR made multiple revisions to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual (Manual) that became effective June 5, 2025, including changes to 11 Standards of Practice (SOP). This article aims to explain the ‘why’ behind the SOP changes and describes NAR’s rationale.
Florida now allows landlords and tenants to exchange certain notices by email if both sign a written addendum.
NAR’s latest Window to the Law video outlines best practices Realtors can follow to reduce legal risk when referring contractors or service providers.
Satisfaction with mortgage servicers has dropped to record lows in 2025, driven by poor communication, rising escrow costs and weak customer service.
Leslie Nettleford-Freeman joins NAR as associate general counsel and VP, focused on defending the Realtor brand and leading legal trademark efforts.
The FHFA said prices are up 2.8% from last year across the United States. In the South Atlantic census division, which includes Florida, home prices increased 1.4%.
AI tools help agents personalize content, enhance visuals, optimize SEO and automate outreach, saving time and boosting engagement in a digital market.
Aggressive savings strategies are gaining traction among younger generations to focus on budgeting, cutting costs and boosting savings for goals like homebuying.
Fannie Mae now sees slower home price growth and slightly lower mortgage rates through 2026, with modest gains expected in overall home sales.
