Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® Donate $50,000 to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation for Hurricane Recovery Efforts
The Broward, Palm Beaches, and St. Lucie Realtors® are proud to announce their donation of $50,000 to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation. This contribution aims to support the communities affected by Hurricane Helene's devastating impact.
New Florida Flood Disclosure Requirements Coming
Starting October 1, 2024, there is a new flood disclosure requirement in Florida. Florida Statute 689.302 requires a seller to complete and provide a flood disclosure to a buyer of residential real property. This disclosure must be done at or before the time of a contract being executed.
How to Effectively Communicate with Consumers About Written Buyer Agreements
You may encounter some questions when working with homebuyers due to the recent NAR Settlement changes. Here are some possible questions you may receive about written buyer agreements and ways to respond transparently and clearly, giving them peace of mind.
Port St. Lucie Ranks Third for First-Time Home Buyers
The real estate market is abuzz with discussions surrounding location, and affordability for first-time homebuyers. WalletHub states that Port St. Lucie stands out as the third-best location for first-time homebuyers, boasting the second-highest Millennial homeownership rate in the country at 64%.
Positive News on Florida’s Property Insurance
Homeowners in every state have always dealt with home insurance policies, but Florida especially has been tackling costs and insurers for a long time. The good news is that new programs and insurance are rising to help businesses and homeowners thrive.
Mortgage Applications Rise Amid Lower Interest Rates
As the year progresses, positive news has emerged in the real estate market, indicating that interest rates have reached their lowest levels in over a year. With interest rates declining, statistics show that homeowners are seizing the opportunity to refinance their home loans, leading to a rise in mortgage applications.
RWorld to License Award-Winning Campaign to Newly Merged Tampa Association
Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® (RWorld) announced the licensing agreement of their award-winning Only a Realtor® campaign's Box of Memories commercial with the recently merged Greater Tampa Realtors® and Pinellas/Central Pasco Realtor® Association, now making them the 6th largest local association in the nation. This campaign was built at a critical time for Realtors® as it serves as an investment in the industry's future.