Florida Home Sales Up, Prices Leveling in Sept.

Florida Home Sales Up, Prices Leveling in Sept.

By Marla Martin Florida Realtors Chief Economist: Driven in part by recent lows in mortgage rates, Sept. existing single-family home sales up 13.6% YoY; condo-townhouse sales up 8%. ORLANDO, Fla. — In September, closed sales of existing single-family homes statewide...
U.S. Existing-Home Sales Increase 1.5% in Sept.

U.S. Existing-Home Sales Increase 1.5% in Sept.

In the South, existing-home sales climbed 1.6% in September and nearly 7% year-over-year, outpacing other regions as lower mortgage rates improved affordability. WASHINGTON — Existing-home sales increased by 1.5% month-over-month in September, according to the...
Insurance Reforms Return $1B to Drivers

Insurance Reforms Return $1B to Drivers

By Ron Hurtibise Progressive will issue refunds to its Florida auto policyholders, averaging $300 each, after insurance reforms cut losses. Other major insurers may soon follow. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Progressive, one of the nation’s top auto insurance companies, plans...
Pre-Sale Upgrades May Speed Up Home Sales

Pre-Sale Upgrades May Speed Up Home Sales

Homes with pre-sale improvements sell 72% faster, experts say, as agents focus on helping sellers boost appeal and profits instead of chasing new leads. NEW YORK — In today’s challenging market of cautious buyers and reluctant sellers, success isn’t about...
NAR: AI Apps Must Meet MLS Standards

NAR: AI Apps Must Meet MLS Standards

By Stacey Moncrieff NAR says it supports new technology like Zillow’s ChatGPT integration as long as it follows MLS rules and data license agreements. WASHINGTON — The National Association of Realtors® responded Tuesday to a new real estate listing application being...
Escaping the ‘Secret Agent’ Trap

Escaping the ‘Secret Agent’ Trap

Many new agents announce their careers, then fade from view. Experts say success comes from visibility and showing up consistently. NEW YORK — Many new real estate agents fall into the “secret agent” trap, announcing their career and then disappearing from...