Realtors remain confident that sales will rebound, pointing to rising mortgage applications despite a 0.8% June decline nationwide.
Cowen will step down in Q1 2026 after 17 years guiding the largest MLS in Florida and Puerto Rico. COO Shayne Fairley will take over.
Nearly 905,000 low-income renters in Florida pay more than 40% of their income on housing. Efforts to increase affordable units continue as homelessness rises.
Before closing, buyers should check that repairs were made, no new damage occurred and contract items remain to help prevent costly surprises.
More Floridians felt it was a good time to spend in July, reflecting a rebound in consumer confidence. But concerns about inflation and long-term conditions lingered.
Satisfaction with mortgage servicers has dropped to record lows in 2025, driven by poor communication, rising escrow costs and weak customer service.
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%.
NAR’s latest Window to the Law video outlines best practices Realtors can follow to reduce legal risk when referring contractors or service providers.
Florida now allows landlords and tenants to exchange certain notices by email if both sign a written addendum.
Leslie Nettleford-Freeman joins NAR as associate general counsel and VP, focused on defending the Realtor brand and leading legal trademark efforts.
