Comfortable Living in Florida: $97K a Year

Comfortable Living in Florida: $97K a Year

By Meredith Howard Compared to high-cost states like New York and California, Florida offers a more affordable income level to live comfortably with a good quality of life. MIAMI – A single adult in Florida needs to make nearly $100,000 a year to “live comfortably” in...
Articulating Your Value as a Real Estate Broker

Articulating Your Value as a Real Estate Broker

By Nicole Slaughter Graham Many agents overlook a broker’s full value. From risk management and compliance to training, brand building and referrals, brokers play a key role in agent success. CHICAGO – Many agents underestimate the role of their broker. Here’s how to...
Balancing AI’s Benefits and Risks in Real Estate

Balancing AI’s Benefits and Risks in Real Estate

Real estate pros use AI to save time and boost marketing, but experts urge guardrails to avoid bias, errors and loss of a personal touch. NEW YORK – Real estate agents are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline tasks, create marketing content and save...
Top Agents Blend Data, Story and Strategy

Top Agents Blend Data, Story and Strategy

Agents should build on their area knowledge with three key skills: understanding the numbers, telling a meaningful story and thinking strategically. WASHINGTON – Being the go-to agent for a specific neighborhood once guaranteed success, but that’s no longer the...
Florida Auto Insurance Rates Dropping

Florida Auto Insurance Rates Dropping

By Katlyn Fernandez Florida car insurance rates are expected to drop an average of 6.5% in 2025 – a welcome change for agents who spend a lot of time on the road. TAMPA, Fla. — Florida’s insurance commissioner, Mike Yaworsky, announced Tuesday that auto...
Hometown Heroes Occupations Approved

Hometown Heroes Occupations Approved

By Amy Connolly Applications for the 2025 Hometown Heroes Program should open Aug.18; My Safe Florida Home grants reopen today. Both were Florida Realtors’ 2025 legislative priorities. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Nurses, classroom teachers, social workers and public defenders...