June is National Homeownership & Pride Month
June is National Homeownership and Pride Month, a time to share our stories and create opportunities for future homeowners. To bring awareness, Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® (“Rworld”) launched the Realtors® for Equality Campaign.
Realtors® Celebrate Homeownership Month
June is Homeownership Month! Celebrate with social media shareables provided by Florida Realtors®.
Now Available: Landlord Applications for $850M in Rent Relief
Landlords can now apply for money to recoup lost rent. DCF debuted a website, OurFlorida.com, last week and started offering applications Monday. Landlords receive payments directly, but both landlords and tenants can apply for help.
Near, Far, Wherever: Find Out Who’s Moving to Your Town
Florida Realtors economists: Where do most buyers come from? It’s no secret: Lots of people are on the move, and if you know they’re relocating locally or coming from afar, you can adjust your approach to client prospecting. To help, Florida Realtors’ research team studied moving patterns.
Biden Taking Aim at Appraisal Bias, Housing Disparities
The president is launching a first-ever interagency effort to address “home appraisal inequities” and recommend rules to “aggressively combat housing discrimination.”
4 Ways to Reduce Risk Amid Multiple Offers
Buyer demand has created a hot market, but multiple-offer situations can lead to some bumps in the road. To help you avoid complaints and fair housing issues, here are four key areas of risk real estate professionals should be mindful of.
TechCon Conference Returns to South Florida & Focuses on Social Media Trends
The Young Professionals Network of Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® are hosting their second annual Tech Conference on May 25th and 26th.
St. Lucie Closed Sales Skyrocket, Sellers Command 100% of Asking Price
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 April. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Martin Closed Sales Skyrocket, Sellers Command 98.9% of Asking Price
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 April. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Palm Beach Closed Sales Skyrocket, Sellers Command 98.5% of Asking Price
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 April. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Broward Closed Sales Skyrocket, Sellers Command 99.5% of Asking Price
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 April. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Florida Insurer Growing as 3 Private Insurers Cancel Policies
State-owned Citizens Property Ins. is growing rapidly, and Florida insurance regulators recently authorized “extraordinary” terminations for thousands of homeowners insured by Universal Insurance of North America, Gulfstream Property & Casualty and Southern Fidelity.
Free HomeVisit Website for BeachesMLS Subscribers
BeachesMLS is excited to offer our subscribers an integrated marketing experience in Matrix.
The Nation’s Realtor® Members Become More Diverse
In 2001, 10% of Realtors® were nonwhite; in 2020, that number rose to 24%, according to a study on career choice released by NAR.
Court Strikes Down Eviction Ban
U.S. District Court Judge Dabney L. Friedrich of the District of Columbia struck down a nationwide eviction moratorium Wednesday, calling it unlawful. Friedrich's ruling applies nationwide.
Use of 'Escalation Clause' Skyrockets in Hot Seller's Market
As escalation clauses become more popular during this hot seller’s market, buyers should consider the pros and cons of using them, as well as the broader legal context of their offer.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises Sharply Again in April
While consumers were a bit more optimistic about the future this month, the big jump came when measuring attitudes about current conditions, which surged 11% higher.
Relief on the Way for Buyers? More Sellers Ready to List Homes?
Analysts think that over the next 6 months, more sellers are ready to list their homes in numbers that could give buyers broader choices and ease home prices.
Housing Market Reaches Record-High Home Price and Gains in March
The median existing-home sales price in March rose by a record-breaking annual pace of 17.2% to a historic high of $329,100, with all regions posting double-digit price gains. The median existing-single-family home sales price jumped 18.4% to $334,500, both historic highs.
Florida Home Sales and Prices Up, Inventory Tight in March
Florida Realtors®’ data: Single-family home sales rose 23.3% year-over-year, median sales price up 18.9%; condo sales up 52.6%, median price up 15.2%. The coronavirus was first detected in Florida on March 1, 2020; therefore, last March’s data was the first to reflect the pandemic’s impact.