Florida Realtors® News
- AI Tools Aim to Speed Agent-Buyer Connections December 17, 2025Emerging tech is helping agents spot buyer intent sooner, prompting timely outreach that turns interest into real conversations as 2026 approaches.amyc
- Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act December 17, 2025The Fair Credit Reporting Act outlines how credit data is collected, who can access it and what rights consumers have to dispute errors and protect their information.amyc
- Finding the Right Contractor for Renovations December 17, 2025Homeowners should rely on referrals, compare written estimates, hire local when possible and confirm insurance coverage before selecting a contractor.amyc
- Home Prices Level Off Across Metros Nationally December 17, 2025Slower price growth marked 2025 as more metros saw declines, equity borrowing increased and affordability pressures remain heading into 2026.amyc
- Turnkey Luxury Homes Gain Buyer Appeal December 17, 2025High-end buyers are showing growing interest in fully furnished homes, drawn by faster move-ins, simpler logistics and the appeal of turnkey living.amyc
- SCOTUS Won’t Hear Challenge to Repealed MLS Rule December 16, 2025The Supreme Court declined to revisit an antitrust challenge involving NAR’s former optional no-commingling policy, leaving lower-court rulings in NAR’s favor intact.amyc
- RE Q&A: Can a Condo Board Deny Rental Over Credit? December 16, 2025A condo board can deny a rental if its rules set a minimum credit score, as long as the policy is clear, applied consistently and not used to discriminate.amyc
- New Condo Rider Expands Buyer Record Requests December 16, 2025A revised condo rider lets buyers request additional association records, such as meeting minutes and insurance pages, if both parties agree in the contract.amyc
- Thompson Broker: What Does That Even Mean? December 16, 2025A 1991 court ruling allows non-Realtor brokers (Thompson brokers) in Florida, Georgia and Alabama to access MLSs without joining a Realtor association.amyc
- Contractor Referrals Can Carry Legal Risk December 16, 2025A recent court case shows how recommending an unlicensed contractor can trigger an agent’s duty of reasonable care and lead to costly liability.amyc