Florida Realtors® News
- Working Smarter with AI in Real Estate September 12, 2025Jonathan Lickstein, COO of LoKation Real Estate, shares at the Florida Realtors Convention how AI helps his agents streamline tasks, nurture leads and stay efficient.amyc
- RE Q&A: Is Our New Home in an HOA Neighborhood? September 12, 2025To determine if a home is in an HOA community, check the deed and closing documents. If recorded, the annual fee is required; if not, it’s optional.amyc
- Census Bureau: Cost of Homeownership Rising September 12, 2025U.S. homeowners’ median monthly costs rose 3.8% to $2,035 in 2024, with mortgage holders spending 21.4% of income as rents climbed 2.7% to $1,487.amyc
- Hurricane Season Forecast Eased September 12, 2025AccuWeather trimmed its hurricane outlook to 13–16 storms and 6–9 hurricanes, citing dry air, dust and wind shear, though Gulf waters remain very warm.amyc
- Jobless Claims Dip in State, Jump Nationally September 12, 2025Florida’s jobless claims fell 1.7% to 5,624 last week, while U.S. filings surged 11% to 263,000, which was the highest weekly total since 2021.amyc
- Mortgage Rates Dip to Year Low September 11, 2025Rates on 30-year mortgage rate eased to 6.35% from 6.5% last week, while 15-year rates slipped to 5.5% from 5.6%.amyc
- Designer-Approved Items Every First Home Needs September 11, 2025A few smart investments, including a durable sofa, quality mattress, solid dining table and statement lighting, can make a first home comfy and lasting.amyc
- Pool Deck Failure Linked to Condo Collapse September 11, 2025The Champlain Towers South pool deck began falling down at least seven minutes before the tower, suggesting the pool dragged the building down with it, experts said.amyc
- Turning Global Connections into Biz Opportunities September 11, 2025Lessons from convention: Real estate is local and global. TRREB CEO shared Canadian market insights – 71% of Canadians who buy real estate in the U.S. choose Florida.amyc
- Buyers Are Test-Driving Homes With Sleepovers September 10, 2025Luxury buyers are increasingly requesting overnight stays before making offers, using the “try-before-you-buy” approach to test a home’s fit.amyc