Pursuing Upside-Down Properties for New Listings

Pursuing Upside-Down Properties for New Listings

Homes with negative equity could create openings for experienced agents, as fewer competitors and options like short sales allow for creative deal structures. NEW YORK – Properties with negative equity can be opportunities for experienced real estate agents who can...
Florida Consumer Confidence Up, Caution Persists

Florida Consumer Confidence Up, Caution Persists

Expectations improved in December, but inflation and labor market uncertainty continued to shape how Floridians view the economy heading into 2026. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Consumer sentiment among Floridians rose modestly in December, increasing 2.4 points to 74.9 from...
Citizens Policies Plummet in 2025

Citizens Policies Plummet in 2025

The state’s insurer of last resort shed about 541,000 policies in 2025 as depopulation and legal reforms shifted coverage back to private insurers. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. started 2026 with about 541,000 fewer policies than it...
RISMedia Showcases Florida Realtors’ Tech Success

RISMedia Showcases Florida Realtors’ Tech Success

Florida Realtors takes a member-first approach to technology, pairing practical tools with education to deliver real world value. NORWALK, Conn. — Florida Realtors® was recently highlighted in RISMedia for its member-first approach to technology and innovation,...

Online Research Now Drives Agent Selection

Digitally savvy, repeat buyers now dominate the market, using online research to screen agents before first contact and moving quickly once they engage. SEATTLE — How buyers and sellers choose a real estate agent has shifted meaningfully over the past several years,...