Florida Lags in Census, Funding at Risk
Floridians, we still have some work to do. Without a full count, the state could lose representation in Congress, as well as federal tax dollars allotted for a range of Sunshine State services over the next decade.
Florida Lifts Northeast Quarantine Restrictions
The self-quarantine restrictions have been lifted from travelers coming from New York, New Jersey & Connecticut.
Florida Approves Online Real Estate License Exams
DBPR says all state licensing exams may be taken online effective immediately. An appointment must be scheduled and a proctor will monitor the test-taking process.
Realtors® are Back to School Shopping for a Cause
In partnership with St. Lucie Public Schools, our St. Lucie County Outreach Committee is collecting supplies to help students in need.
New Benefit Alert! ListTrac
BeachesMLS has partnered with a new tool that allows Brokers and Realtors® to track how their listings are performing online on the MLS, consumer websites, and different real estate portals.
Is your website ADA compliant?
Website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a hot topic for all service-based businesses.
Broward County Issues New Emergency Order
A new Emergency Order 20-23 has been issued in Broward County to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
GOP Issues Stimulus Plan; Both Parties Prepare to Negotiate
Senate Republicans on Monday released their counterproposal on another coronavirus stimulus package, a roughly $1 trillion package that includes another round of direct checks to millions of Americans, more help for small businesses and money to help reopen schools.
Photos Are Intellectual Property But ‘Stolen’ All the Time
There’s been a recent uptick in the number of Florida companies accused of copyright infringement, alleging they used website photos without the true owner’s permission.
NAR Letter to Congress Regarding Priorities for Next COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Package
NAR letter to congress addressing Realtor® priorities in the next proposed pandemic relief package
First Street Releases Flood Factor Tool
On June 29, 2020, the First Street Foundation, a nonprofit research and technology group, released an online flood risk visualization tool enabling homeowners to obtain comprehensive flood risk information specific to their property.
BeachesMLS Summary of Changes for July 28th
The world of real estate is constantly evolving and so must its most critical tool, the MLS. Here’s a summary of field improvements coming to your Flexmls and Matrix systems starting Tuesday, July 28th.
Signs Point to V-Shaped Recovery for Broward County
Just in! Newly released market reports from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity in Broward County. The reports compare year-over-year data for June. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Signs Point to V-Shaped Recovery for Palm Beach County
Just in! Newly released market reports from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity in the Palm Beaches. The reports compare year-over-year data for June. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Signs Point to V-Shaped Recovery for Martin County
Just in! Newly released market reports from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity in Martin County. The reports compare year-over-year data for June. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Signs Point to V-Shaped Recovery for St. Lucie County
Just in! Newly released market reports from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity in St. Lucie County. The reports compare year-over-year data for June. Here are statistics on single family homes.
St. Lucie Public Schools Delay School Start Date
St. Lucie Public Schools has delayed the start of the school year by two weeks. The first day of school for students will be on August 24, 2020.
Voter Registration Deadline is July 20, 2020
The voter registration deadline for the 2020 Primary Election is July 20, 2020. Registered voters are encouraged to verify and update their voter registration.
Broward County Issues Curfew
Broward County issued Emergency Order 20-22, which includes new restrictions for social gatherings, a curfew effective on July 17th, and more.