Why the Treasure Coast housing market is booming
Home values on the Treasure Coast — St. Lucie County, Indian River County and Martin County — are booming. This surge is caused by new growth in the area economy including an influx of new companies plus out-of-state residents moving to the area.
Yes, Florida, People Are Listing Homes for Sale
Florida Realtors® chief economist: More homes are being listed than you think. Despite record-low inventory levels, the reason for current buyer frustrations isn’t “fewer homes coming into the market.” It’s strong buyer demand – so strong that listings don’t stay active very long.
South Florida Realtors® Unite to Clean Up Florida Waters
Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® are hosting beach clean ups in partnership with the Clean Up Florida Waters Initiative.
Floridians’ Confidence Up in June After Dip in May
The UF gauge of Florida consumer outlooks fell in May but rose 1.5 points to 82.7 in June. Economist expects confidence to “keep recovering slowly in the months ahead.”
New Florida Laws Go into Effect on July 1
Three bills from the 2021 final report on the Legislature become effective Thursday, including a new property insurance law and $900M to help the environment.
BeachesMLS Upgrades to Remine Pro
BeachesMLS, the subsidiary of Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® have upgraded to Remine Pro, a groundbreaking benefit for their 40,000 MLS subscribers.
FHA Adds New Help for Homeowners Impacted by COVID-19
In addition to a foreclosure extension, owners with an FHA home loan now have forbearance extension options and can find help via FHA’s new outreach program.
Florida Realtors® Update Regarding CDC Eviction Moratorium
Florida Realtors® received official word that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) extended its federal eviction moratorium through July 31, 2021.
Photo Copyright Lawsuits: Agents Keep Getting Sued
You need a photo of a Gulf sunset to sell a beachfront condo. A title company you often use has a perfect photo on its website and surely wouldn’t mind if you use it – so you do. It seems innocent, but the actual photo owners are going after agents claiming copyright infringement.
Momentum Continues to Build in St. Lucie County Market, Median Price at $299,000
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 May. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Momentum Continues to Build in Martin County Market, Median Price at $469,900
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 May. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Momentum Continues to Build in Palm Beach County Market, Median Price at $475,000
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 May. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Momentum Continues to Build in Broward County Market, Median Price at $463,750
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 May. Here are statistics on single family homes.
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.