Florida Realtors® News
- Communication logs can help protect agents in disputes August 11, 2026Documenting key transaction conversations can help agents reduce communication problems, support compliance and provide evidence when disagreements arise.amyc
- When divorce complicates a home sale August 11, 2026A pending or completed divorce can affect who must sign real estate documents, whether a sale can proceed and how the proceeds are handled. Agents should involve a title professional or attorney early rather than interpret divorce documents themselves.amyc
- Why veteran agents should think like rookies August 11, 2026Experienced real estate professionals can keep growing by staying coachable, learning new tools and remaining open to new ideas throughout their careers.amyc
- Bankruptcy doesn't mean the end of a buyer’s home search August 7, 2026Buyers may still qualify for a mortgage after bankruptcy, but they should connect with an experienced loan officer before the home search begins.amyc
- What to do when FREC calls August 7, 2026Licensees should not ignore a FREC complaint, audit notice or investigator contact, real estate attorney Danny Villazon said. He advised gathering records, following office procedures and seeking guidance before providing information.amyc
- Cameras are changing how buyers behave during home tours August 7, 2026A LendingTree survey found many buyers hold back their reactions, budget and offer strategy when they believe sellers may be watching or listening.amyc
- Gen Z would rather move than overspend for a home August 7, 2026Nearly two-thirds of young buyers said they would relocate to another city or state to afford a home, a new survey found. That opens the door to broader searches built around monthly costs, lifestyle and must-have features.amyc
- Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo features Wealth Building Summit August 7, 2026Online preregistration ends today for the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, featuring a new Wealth Building Summit, business education, networking and more than 200 exhibitors.amyc
- Broker supervision starts with a plan, attorney says August 7, 2026Brokers can reduce the risk of supervision problems by offering training, remaining accessible, monitoring advertising and maintaining complete transaction files, real estate attorney Danny Villazon told attendees at the recent Florida Real Legal Summit. He said FREC is closely examining whether brokers are actively overseeing their associates and can document how that supervision works.amyc
- Mortgage rates reach one-year high as buyers face tighter budgets August 6, 2026The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.69%, its highest level in just over a year, further limiting buyers’ purchasing power. The 15-year rate slipped to 6.01%.amyc