Ready to Lead at the State Level? Start Here

Ready to Lead at the State Level? Start Here

By Amy Connolly Florida Realtors’ committees influence advocacy, contracts and programs statewide. Learn how to apply during a Feb. 27 webinar at 1 p.m. ORLANDO, Fla. — From providing strategic direction and shaping public policy to steering the real estate...
U.S. Consumers Feel Slightly Better. Is It Enough?

U.S. Consumers Feel Slightly Better. Is It Enough?

By Matt Ott Confidence rose modestly in February after January’s slide, but key warning signs persist even as some consumer spending plans gain traction. WASHINGTON — The American consumer’s confidence in the U.S. economy improved slightly in February after cratering...
How Wealthy Buyers Are Shifting the Landscape

How Wealthy Buyers Are Shifting the Landscape

By Catherine Odom Luxury home sales jumped in South Florida, fueled by cash purchases and high-profile buyers, helping steer pricing and strategy statewide. MIAMI — High-end home sales were up dramatically in Miami-Dade and Broward counties in January compared to the...
RE Q&A: What Happens if a Landlord Sells?

RE Q&A: What Happens if a Landlord Sells?

By Gary M. Singer A mid-lease sale doesn’t automatically end your rental agreement. Here’s what tenants should know about their rights, deposits and purchase offers. Question: We are about halfway through our lease, and our landlord just told us he’s selling the...
Judge Rejects Compass Bid to Block Zillow Rule

Judge Rejects Compass Bid to Block Zillow Rule

By Eliana Block A New York judge denied Compass’s bid to block Zillow’s private-listing rule, allowing Zillow to keep enforcing one-day MLS sharing while the antitrust case continues. NEW YORK – A New York district judge denied a request by Compass, the nation’s...
The 3 Changes It Could Take to Fix Affordability

The 3 Changes It Could Take to Fix Affordability

Rock-bottom rates, higher incomes or lower prices: Experts say the shifts needed to restore affordability are unlikely, leaving ownership out of reach for many. NEW YORK – Housing affordability remains out of reach for many Americans who missed the brief pandemic-era...