Floridians in August remained cautious about the current economic conditions but expressed optimism about their personal finances and the national economy.
Realtor Stacy Horst is the only Realtor in Florida named among the 10 NAR Good Neighbor finalists after launching Erin’s Hope for Friends.
Single-family permits surged in Q2 2024 despite high rates, driven by high demand. Multifamily permits dropped due to tight financing and excess inventory.
Retirement-aged adults are increasingly sharing housing arrangements due to rising taxes, insurance and mortgage costs.
After four straight months of declines, consumer sentiment in August increased 1.5 index points above July, according to the University of Michigan.
Florida Realtors and NAR rolled out new tools to help Realtors navigate the Aug. 17 practice changes, focusing on building trust and showing value to buyers.
Citing affordability issues, NAR reported contract signings declined in all four U.S. regions month over month, while pending sales were down 8.5% year over year.
Although dispute resolution clauses are rarely at the forefront of people’s minds when negotiating a contract, they can have a big impact when disputes arise.
The governor says “half-baked” plans for golf courses, resort lodges and pickleball courts at state parks will be revamped and the DEP will get more public input.
Florida sellers must disclose flood damage history to buyers before contract signing to provide transparency in real estate transactions.
