Avoiding Pitfalls After Practice Changes

Avoiding Pitfalls After Practice Changes

By Eliana Block Real estate pros should vet advice, avoid one-size-fits-all solutions and adapt to changes in industry practices, says Barb Betts at NAR NXT. CHICAGO – Real estate professionals need to be cautious about the business advice they receive —especially...
Bar to Release Generative AI Tools Guide

Bar to Release Generative AI Tools Guide

By Jim Ash The Florida Bar’s new guide will feature ethical use guidelines, privacy safeguards and efficiency tips for attorneys. No release date has been set. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Bar members should soon have access to a practical guide for using generative AI...
Family Ties, Costs Shape 2024 Moving Trends

Family Ties, Costs Shape 2024 Moving Trends

In 2024, 46% of Realtors’ clients moved to the South, 25% moved to the West, 18% moved to the Midwest and 11% moved to the Northeast. WASHINGTON — In 2024, Realtors® reported that their recent clients chose to move to a specific area primarily to be closer to family...
Fed Likely to Slow Rate Cuts

Fed Likely to Slow Rate Cuts

By Christopher Rugaber Economists now foresee just three rate reductions in the coming months, in December, March and June. Interest rates impact mortgage rates. WASHINGTON — Just a few weeks ago, the path ahead for the Federal Reserve looked straightforward: With...
Agents, Buyers and Sellers: Navigating HOA Rules

Agents, Buyers and Sellers: Navigating HOA Rules

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey About 30% of the U.S. housing stock falls under an HOA. Agent should consider promoting an HOA with strong attributes in their property marketing. CHICAGO — The number of homes that fall under a homeowners association is rapidly growing, and...
Survey: AI Adoption Reshaping Real Estate

Survey: AI Adoption Reshaping Real Estate

AI has become one of real estate’s fastest-adopted technology tools, embraced by brokerages and agents at a breakneck speed despite anxiety over safeguards.      CANTON, Ohio – The popularity and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate has become...