Real Estate News
Turn Waiting Time Into Wow Time
What callers hear while waiting on the phone can shape their impression of your business. Use that time to sound current, helpful and consistent with your brand. Read More
Census Shows Big Age Gaps Across Florida Counties
Florida has one of the nation’s highest median ages, but 22 counties saw a drop in median age since 2020, showing wide age variation across the state. Read More
Talking Customers Through Their Concerns
Agents can ease customer concerns by focusing on appraisal values, market strategy and transparent pricing to build trust and guide informed decisions. Read More
Using Pre-Listing Inspections to Save Deals
Real estate pros say having an inspection before listing the house can help calm nerves and save deals by providing the chance to address repairs long before a sale. Read More
Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer
Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that. Read More
Court: Landlords Have Right to Repayment
The Federal Circuit upheld property owners' right to seek compensation over the CDC eviction ban. The government may still ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review. Read More
Two New Property Insurers Approved
Two more property insurers have been approved to operate in Florida, bringing the total to 14 since recent reforms. Officials say the market is stabilizing. Read More
The Case for Home Staging
Staging helps homes sell faster and for more, NAR found. Key areas include the living room and kitchen. Agents urge sellers to declutter and make minor updates. Read More
What’s Making Your Kitchen Island Look Cheap?
Designers say clutter, poor materials and mismatched decor can make a kitchen island look low-end. Prioritize simplicity, quality and proportion. Read More