St. Lucie Realtor® Unity Overcomes Pandemic in 2020, New Record Highs
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 2020. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Martin Realtor® Unity Overcomes Pandemic in 2020, New Record Highs
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 2020. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Palm Beach Realtor® Unity Overcomes Pandemic in 2020, New Record Highs
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 2020. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Broward Realtor® Unity Overcomes Pandemic in 2020, New Record Highs
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 2020. Here are statistics on single family homes.
What Realtors® Need to Know About Fair Housing Laws
A detailed look at the Fair Housing Act and the Florida Civil Rights Act, including legal information on "testers" and 55-plus communities.
What International Buyers are Looking for in the Florida Market
A detailed look at where international clients originate and what they're buying in the Sunshine State. Plus: A profile of the Florida international buyer.
A Clear Victory for MLS Cooperation
A federal judge dismissed the case, saying NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy, which limits pocket listings, isn’t an antitrust issue. PLS.com, a pocket-listing service, alleges that NAR designed a stricter pocket-listing policy to damage its business model and discourage listings.
Own Your Brand Online With a .RealEstate Domain
A personalized web or email address can help you show off your style, your properties, and your expertise. Tell your clients exactly who you are and what you do with professional domains like .realtor™ and .realestate.
2 in 3 Buyers Surprised by How Much House They Can Afford
Study: 47% of first-time buyers found that their budget allowed them to afford a larger house than they thought they could afford – but 21% had to lower expectations.
CDC Extends Eviction, Foreclosure Ban to March 31
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially moved the ban on foreclosures and evictions to March 31. However, further extensions could be considered by lawmakers in a new pandemic stimulus bill being negotiated by Pres. Biden and Congress.
Move It, Move It: Van Lines Relocate People to Florida
Florida Realtors® economist: The state has attracted new residents for years, and updated migration data by moving van lines show, once again, that in 2020 more people headed south in order to call Florida “home.”
NAR Joins Coalition Calling for Clarity in Rental Assistance
A December law had $25B for landlords hurt by non-paying tenants during the eviction ban, and the coalition wants the government to prioritize that rent relief for landlords.
Where to Retire? WalletHub Ranks Florida No. 1
To determine the best state for retirement, WalletHub weighed 45 variables, such as affordability and quality of life – and Florida was, and is, No. 1.
Census Analysis: In Population Growth, Florida Ranks No. 2
An analysis by Pew Charitable Trusts: 16 states’ populations have declined since the Great Recession, but one of the big winners is Florida (up 241K).
HUD May Allow Private Flood Insurance for FHA Loans
The comment period has ended for a proposal that would allow FHA to accept private flood insurance. NAR strongly backed the change and urges immediate adoption.
Mortgage Rates Move Lower, Down to 2.73%
The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped from last week’s 2.77%. A Freddie Mac economist attributes it to a new administration and COVID-19 “malaise.”
President Biden Signs Executive Order on Fair Housing Issues
Biden summarizes the history of U.S. housing discrimination, promises a focus on solving problems, and asks HUD to study two recent regulations that may be repealed.
Love Letters or Liability Letters?
Buyer love letters are a tactic used by some buyers in an attempt to stand out to a seller, especially in hot markets with low inventory and bidding wars.
Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) Rule Change
Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) has amended FREC Rule 61J2-10.038(2) Requirement for Notification to include current email addresses in addition to mailing addresses.
Luxury Open House Weekend Draws Prospective Buyers to South Florida Listings
Luxury Open House Weekend connects home buyers with local Realtors® and helps South Florida homebuyers purchase the house of their dreams at the right price.