Real Estate News
NAR Economist Predicts Market Uptick
Chief Economist Lawrence Yun forecasts rising home sales, prices and new-home activity through 2026, but says high mortgage rates continue to slow the market. Read More
Build to Rent – What Does it Mean for Realtors?
Build-to-Rent homes offer a rental alternative to ownership, adding new inventory and influencing housing demand patterns in Florida’s growing markets. Read More
Builders Shifting Focus to Smaller Metros
Elevated interest rates, tight lending standards and economic uncertainty remain persistent factors limiting construction growth, the NAHB said. Read More
AI Has Limits in Real Estate Work
Use AI to support and structure your work, not to replace the insight, integrity and personal connection that only you can provide. Read More
Curb Appeal Starts at the Front Door
Replacing a worn front door is one of the best remodeling projects for return on investment, NAR said. Wood-grain doors are among the trendiest options. Read More
Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment
Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt. Read More
DeSantis Signs Bills Targeting Squatters
The laws speed up commercial squatter evictions and are a 2025 Florida Realtors' priority. SB 322 was championed by Realtor caucus member Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez. Read More
Citizens Policies Down from Past Years
Citizens had 818,000 policies in May, fewer than in past years as more policies shift to private insurers. It remains Florida’s largest insurer. Read More
Ways Small Firms Can Protect Against Cyberattacks
Small businesses should adopt multi-factor authentication on all accounts and have three copies of their data, among other practices. Read More