Hurricane season has officially begun on June 1st and is expected to last approximately six months, with peak activity typically occurring in August and September. While predicting storm forecasts can be challenging due to various factors, preparing for severe weather as the season approaches is crucial.

Each year, the Honor Society honors members for their overall participation in Realtor® organizations at the local, state, and national levels. Florida Realtors® established an Honor Society to recognize active members in their state association.The Honor Society also salutes members for their participation in the Realtor organization at the local and national levels, their activity in the National Association of Realtors’ Institutes, Societies, and Councils, their designations earned, their educational activities, and their political involvement.

Realtors® from across the State came together on Thursday, May 30th, for the second event of the three-part Mayors' Breakfast event series. The gathering, held at the Broward Center For The Performing Arts, provided a platform for discussions on strategic communications and collaborative efforts with the Broward region's elected officials.

The South Florida market is becoming more balanced, and all signs point to the entire State of Florida benefiting from more housing options during the Spring and Summer seasons. BeachesMLS reports that the monthly supply of inventory is increasing year-over-year in Palm Beach County, currently at 4.4 months and 4 months in Broward County.

The South Florida market is becoming more balanced, and all signs point to the entire State of Florida benefiting from more housing options during the Spring and Summer seasons. BeachesMLS reports that the monthly supply of inventory is increasing year-over-year in Palm Beach County, currently at 4.4 months and 4 months in Broward County.

Just in time for the start of the Summer homebuying season, the positive news has hit the real estate market. Spring is looking bright for home buyers with these lowered borrowing costs. According to Freddie Mac’s data, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) has dipped to 6.94% as of May 23rd, which is an 8.08% decrease, from 7.02% making it the third straight week of declines. Just a year ago at this same time, the 30-year rate was averaging 6.57%.

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Just in! New reports have been released from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity. The reports compare year-over-year data. Here are statistics on single-family homes.

Just in! New reports have been released from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity. The reports compare year-over-year data. Here are statistics on single-family homes.

Just in! New reports have been released from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity. The reports compare year-over-year data. Here are statistics on single-family homes.

Just in! New reports have been released from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity. The reports compare year-over-year data. Here are statistics on single-family homes.

The South Florida market is becoming more balanced, and all signs point to the entire State of Florida benefiting from more housing options during the Spring and Summer seasons. BeachesMLS reports that the monthly supply of inventory is increasing year-over-year in Palm Beach County, currently at 4.4 months and 4 months in Broward County.

Sidekick, the pioneering generative AI assistant designed to elevate the productivity and effectiveness of real estate agents, teams, and brokerages, today announced a collaboration with BeachesMLS. This collaboration marks Sidekick's entry into the East Coast and Florida markets, bringing its cutting-edge integrated datasets and AI workflow tools to over 43,000 subscribers across Broward, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties.

People crave information at a staggering rate these days, and they consume it through podcasts. Last week, we hosted our annual event, TechCon, which was a huge success. One of the TechCon panel sessions was centered around podcasts, and the subject matter hovered around the benefits of starting one and how Realtors® can understand more about topical trends and the real estate profession by listening. Here are some of the panelists from TechCon and their podcasts if you want something new to listen to.

Real estate negotiations may seem straightforward in theory, but they require a lot of time and expertise to ensure the successful closure of your client’s deal. As market conditions change, you too must evolve by strengthening your market knowledge, learning to leverage your experience, and understanding the factors that drive decision-making. These strategies can help you navigate the offer process for easier and faster negotiations. As we approach summer, consider the following key tips for securing more deals.

National Association of Realtors®(NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicts that home sales will rise to 4.46 million by the end of 2024, which is a 9% increase compared to 2023. In other good news, U.S. News Senior Real Estate Economist Patrick S. Duffy reported that interest rates are expected to slowly decline over time, which will encourage migration and the listing of more homes.

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) joined tech leaders as they took the stage at the recent Realtors® Legislative Meeting to discuss the integration of cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) into real estate practices. The panel explored how these technologies are transforming the industry, highlighting the importance of embracing new technology. The quicker Realtors® can adopt new technologies, the quicker they can become experts with the most powerful marketing tools at their fingers.

Those of you who have had the privilege of interacting with our esteemed member, leader, and former association president can attest to her exceptional leadership skills, unwavering dedication to our profession, and genuine desire to effect positive change. 

The highly anticipated annual tech event is back on Friday, May 17th, at the Boca Raton Marriott. The Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® and BeachesMLS, along with its Young Professional Network (YPN), are excited to present the newest technology trends and innovations that are revolutionizing the real estate industry's future.