Real estate agents should focus on consistent follow-up with current leads, offering value and persistence, rather than chasing new ones to boost conversions.
Is it a Code of Ethics violation when a listing broker does not disclose an accepted offer to a buyer’s broker? Does the obligation to promote the seller’s interest outweigh the duty to treat all parties honestly? Read the answer.
Mortgage rates will close 2025 and 2026 at 6.5% and 6.3%, respectively, up from the previous forecast of 6.2% and 6.0%.
Consumer sentiment dipped 4% in January, driven by inflation concerns, rising unemployment fears and declines across demographics.
Home sales in the final months of the year showed solid recovery despite elevated mortgage rates, NAR’s chief economist said.
Mortgage rates are near 7%, not the expected sub-6%. Rates could fall if the gap between mortgage bonds and Treasury yields narrows. Fed rate cuts may boost demand.
Florida Realtors Chief Economist: 2024’s biggest changes were the rise in inventory and the widening performance gap between the single-family and condo-townhouse markets.
Scammers have impersonated over 400 mortgage institutions nationwide, stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from unwitting homeowners.
Tampa and Jacksonville are among the metro areas in Florida that saw the biggest year-over-year affordability gains, Redfin found.
NAR's new Consumer Guide explains fire insurance coverage and the importance of informed decisions in high-risk areas.
