You Can Win RateMyAgent's Agent of the Year Award!
As a BeachesMLS subscriber, you can win RateMyAgent’s Agent of the Year Award! Just request and receive reviews from customers before Sunday, January 3, 2021.
FHA Extends Forbearance – Requests Accepted Until Dec. 31
Homeowners facing financial challenges caused by the pandemic now have until Dec. 31 to request forbearance if they have an FHA loan. A forbearance approval would allow them to avoid monthly payments in increments that could potentially last up to a full year.
DBPR’s Online Services Impacted by ‘Malicious Activity’
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which oversees real estate licensing among other things, called in law enforcement officials to investigate after an apparent network breach on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Release and Cancellation of Contract: What Does the Law Say?
The Release and Cancellation of Contract for Sale and Purchase may be used in the event parties agree to cancel an executed contract – but there are a variety of reasons you may not have a fully executed Release and Cancellation. Here are a few examples.
7 Ways to Prepare for a Virtual Showing
Today’s market is a mix of in-person and virtual showings. Here’s how you can make the best of your virtual showing.
NAR Launches ‘NAR en Español’ Website
The association says it’s a subsite translation for nar.realtor, created so Spanish-speaking Realtors® and bilateral partners can access NAR resources during the pandemic.
Dionna Hall Named to BOD of 2021 Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS)
Congratulations to our CEO, Dionna Hall, who has been named to the Board of Directors of the 2021 Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS)!
Broward Emergency Order 20-27 Clarifies Food, Alcohol & More
Broward County continues to proactively plan for next steps in dealing with this unprecedented pandemic, issuing a clarifying Emergency Order 20-27, effective October 2nd.
Governor Announces Phase 3 for All Florida Counties
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-244, moving all of Florida’s 67 counties into Phase 3.
Broward's New Emergency Order Relaxes Some Restrictions
As the number of COVID-19 cases in Broward continues to decline as a result of the restrictions in place and residents and businesses abiding by those restrictions, County Administrator Bertha Henry has issued Emergency Order 20-25, which relaxes some business, athletic event, and function space restrictions.
NAR: Existing-Home Sales Hit Highest Level Since Dec. 2006
U.S. home sales rose for the third straight month in Aug. – up 2.4% compared to July – as historically low interest rates overshadowed many pandemic fears.
St. Lucie Market Heating Up, Median Price Continues to Rise
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 August. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Florida's Housing Market: Sales and Median Prices Rose in August
Florida Realtors® data: More sales, higher median prices, more new pending sales and more new listings year-over-year. Single-family sales up 8.8%; condo sales up 10.3% – and sales in the upper price tiers paved the way for the surge, says Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor.
Martin County Market Heating Up, Median Price Continues to Rise
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 August. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Palm Beach Market Heating Up, Median Price Continues to Rise
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 August. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Broward Market Heating Up, Median Price Continues to Rise
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 August. Here are statistics on single family homes.
NAR, White House Officials Meet to Discuss Eviction Ban
NAR urges Congress to provide emergency rental assistance programs directly to housing providers, who fear financial ruin due to the prolonged lack of rental income.
Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® Host Virtual Event with South Florida’s Leading New Construction Builders!
The most sought-after builders in one of the nation’s hottest markets are ready to present! Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® are hosting an exclusive member event, Builders Connect – New Construction Showcase from September 21st to the 25th.
BeachesMLS Adds New Marketing Benefit, ModernAgent
BeachesMLS, the MLS of Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® have partnered with Amplify Social’s ModernAgent platform as their new marketing benefit for members.
Situations Where Realtors® Feel the Most Unsafe
September is Realtor® Safety Month, and to encourage real estate pros to take precautions, NAR has released its 2020 Member Safety Report. The report found that practitioners feel most vulnerable when meeting with unknown clients at vacant properties.