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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?
Single-family home building in the U.S. edged lower in 2025 compared to 2024, with the South posting declines that could shape Florida’s new-home pipeline.
As transactions get tougher to win, agents relying on old habits may fall behind. New data shows a growing gap between average and prepared.
Simple laundry room upgrades boost organization and usability. Buyers notice functional spaces that help homes show better and stand out in listings.
Builder sentiment is softening while incentives persist, a shift that could influence buyer expectations and competition in new-home areas.
As customers increasingly use AI to ask full questions, agents who structure content around clear answers may stand out and win more business online.
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.
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.
A new report finds property insurance costs would be 14.5% higher without recent reform, stabilizing a major expense in Florida home purchases.