Florida Realtors® News
- Lead-Safe Certification: What to Know February 19, 2026Property managers and contractors working in pre-1978 homes may need EPA certification. Recent guidance clarifies who can be held liable.amyc
- Mortgage Rates Hit New Three-Year Low February 19, 2026The average 30-year rate fell to 6.01% and the 15-year to 5.35%. Lower borrowing costs may draw buyers back, steady sellers and boost activity for agents this spring.amyc
- Home Contracts Slip Modestly Nationwide February 19, 2026Pending sales declined in the South month over month but rose year over year, signaling uneven momentum across Florida markets.amyc
- Plan Smart Before Your Next Home Project February 19, 2026From prioritizing safety repairs to setting aside 1% annually, smart budgeting can protect a home’s value and position sellers more competitively.amyc
- Before You Co-Sign That Mortgage February 19, 2026Helping someone reach a major milestone can create financial ties that last longer than expected. Make sure co-signers understand what that could mean.amyc
- Renovation Trends Send a Message February 19, 2026Spending on home upgrades remains strong, but growth is slowing. For agents, the shift could influence seller prep, buyer expectations and pricing conversations.amyc
- Disclose Family Interest: Does In-Law Count? February 18, 2026The Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual (Manual) doesn’t list mother-in-law as a relationship that Realtors must disclose. Yet, after my mother-in-law submitted the highest offer on a property and it was accepted, the seller later filed an ethics complaint alleging that I should have disclosed our relationship. Was I wrong?amyc
- Home Price Momentum Faces a Test February 18, 2026After years of rapid gains, analysts say changing supply and demand trends could usher in a more balanced housing market in the coming year.amyc
- Old Habits That Won’t Close Deals Anymore February 18, 2026As transactions get tougher to win, agents relying on old habits may fall behind. New data shows a growing gap between average and prepared.amyc
- Overall Housing Starts Inched Lower in 2025 February 18, 2026Single-family home building in the U.S. edged lower in 2025 compared to 2024, with the South posting declines that could shape Florida’s new-home pipeline.amyc