8 Real Estate Trends Emerging from the Pandemic
Due to COVID-19, the migration from cities to suburbs has accelerated; multifamily developers no longer have amenity wars to attract new residents; and health and wellness movements are emerging in hotels, offices and more.
NAR Board to Vote on Hate Speech Proposal
With an eye toward strengthening Realtors®’ commitment to upholding fair housing ideals, the National Association of Realtors®’ Professional Standards Committee put forward a set of recommendations in a special meeting last month that would extend the application of Article 10 of the Code, which prohibits discrimination in professional services and employment practices, to discriminatory speech and conduct.
Florida Realtors® Win National C2EX Challenge
President Barry Grooms: “Florida’s Realtors® are passionate advocates for Realtor® professionalism.” Winners receive a $5,000 grant to help promote C2EX in 2021.
Best Places to Live in Florida
Whether you’re heading for retirement or just want to escape harsher winters, it might be time to move to Florida.
7 Ways to Make a Space Feel Larger
Customers feeling cramped at home? These tips can help open up a room without knocking down a wall.
Bankrate Guide: Everything You Should Know About Mortgage Forbearance
Can I sell my home during forbearance? Will mortgage forbearance hurt my credit? A new online guide from Bankrate covers essential forbearance questions borrowers may have.
Fall Home Sales Surge Ahead of Normal Patterns
U.S. home sales and home prices are increasing by double digits, with homes flying off the market in record time.
Florida’s Housing Market: More Sales, Rising Median Prices in Sept.
Florida Realtors®’ data: Sales, median prices, new pending sales and new listings rose year-over-year. Single-family sales up 22%; condo sales up 25.3% – and in a milestone, 2020 single-family sales over last 9 months beat the same timeframe in 2019, says Chief Economist O’Connor.
Palm Beach County Order Extends Facial Coverings for 30 Days
Emergency Order 2020-012 has been extended by Emergency Order 2020-029 requiring face coverings in Palm Beach County.
Broward Home Sales and Prices Up, Days on Market Down
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 September. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Home Sales Speed Up Just in Time for the Holidays
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 September. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Closed Sales Skyrocket in 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 September. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Home Sales Speed Up Just in Time for the Holidays
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 September. Here are statistics on single family homes.
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)!