At the Realtors Legislative Meetings, directors also discussed building membership value, the balanced budget and other key issues.
Designers said homeowners are opting for hardware and fixtures in finishes that include antique pewter, muted black metals and aged brass.
Nationally, active listings surpassed the 1 million mark for the first time since winter 2019, while newly listed homes rose 7.2% year-over-year.
Homebuyers should vet inspectors carefully, attend the inspection, ask questions and understand that reports cover only visible issues.
Real estate pros can grow their brand on Instagram by using tools like co-authored posts, Notes, Broadcast Channels and pinned comments to boost reach.
As of May 31, there were 1,453,690 members, well above the 2025 forecast of 1.4 million, showing Realtor resiliency in ongoing market challenges.
Christine Hansen was elected NAR 2026 president-elect, while Florida Realtors Pres. Tim Weisheyer and Ines Hegedus-Garcia were named to key national liaison roles.
Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter uses data on rent payment history, cash flow and self-employment income to help lenders identify creditworthy borrowers.
Florida Realtors Pres. Weisheyer: “Every day, Realtors in Florida promote housing opportunities and help people realize the American dream of homeownership.”
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