Real estate pros estimate sellers could recoup 100% of the cost of a yard upgrade by adding elements that include a flagstone walkway and new landscaping.
Pending home sales jumped 9.8% in the South (including Florida) in March - leading all regions - as lower mortgage rates fueled strong spring homebuying activity.
Investors continue to favor U.S. multifamily real estate for strong returns; 44% plan to increase investments in 2025, with a focus on housing affordability.
May, February and April bring the highest seller premiums, making this month a prime time to list, according to a 10-year ATTOM home sales analysis.
The U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Index found home prices rose 0.1% in February nationwide and 3.9% from 2024.
Florida’s consumer sentiment dropped slightly in April, with a smaller decline compared to earlier months and less than the national decline.
Today’s young consumers come with their own values, habits and tech mindsets. They look to Realtors and other pros for trustworthy and accurate information.
A seller filed an ethics complaint under Article 3, citing Standard of Practice 3-9, after the listing broker let a family member host a birthday party at the vacant listing without the seller’s permission. But the Realtor association said the complaint should have cited Article 1 instead. Why is Article 1 the correct one here?
Some 2025 design trends include lighting as functional art, wallpapered or skirted ceilings, buttery yellows, hand-drawn florals and bold color pops.
Association attorneys urge brokers to plan for the liability risks they could face in their brokerage, from buyer breaches to fraud, copyright and contractor issues.
