May, February and April bring the highest seller premiums, making this month a prime time to list, according to a 10-year ATTOM home sales analysis.
Real estate pros estimate sellers could recoup 100% of the cost of a yard upgrade by adding elements that include a flagstone walkway and new landscaping.
Pending home sales jumped 9.8% in the South (including Florida) in March - leading all regions - as lower mortgage rates fueled strong spring homebuying activity.
Florida’s consumer sentiment dropped slightly in April, with a smaller decline compared to earlier months and less than the national decline.
Today’s young consumers come with their own values, habits and tech mindsets. They look to Realtors and other pros for trustworthy and accurate information.
A seller filed an ethics complaint under Article 3, citing Standard of Practice 3-9, after the listing broker let a family member host a birthday party at the vacant listing without the seller’s permission. But the Realtor association said the complaint should have cited Article 1 instead. Why is Article 1 the correct one here?
The U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Index found home prices rose 0.1% in February nationwide and 3.9% from 2024.
Existing-home sales fell in March due to tight inventory, while new-home sales rose as builders met strong buyer demand. Buyers still face competition.
New legislation requires condotel buyers to receive disclosures about maintenance responsibilities and fees for non-condo areas, ensuring clarity before purchase.
Although Florida Realtors exclusive agreements (listing or buyer brokerage agreements) don’t contain a cancellation clause, they do allow the broker to assign the agreement to a new brokerage.
