by Editor | Aug 1, 2025 | General News
By Eliana Block A judge dismissed a third recent lawsuit against NAR, barring the plaintiff from refiling. The claims alleged MLS discrimination and policy violations. WASHINGTON – For the third time in a matter of weeks, a judge dismissed a federal antitrust case...
by Editor | Aug 1, 2025 | General News
By Joanne Hsu Consumer sentiment rose slightly in July, with current conditions improving and inflation expectations falling. The overall outlooks remain cautious. WASHINGTON — Consumer sentiment improved for the second straight month, inching up a scant single index...
by Editor | Jul 31, 2025 | General News
Cowen will step down in Q1 2026 after 17 years guiding the largest MLS in Florida and Puerto Rico. COO Shayne Fairley will take over. ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – After more than 15 years of visionary leadership, Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Stellar MLS, announced she will...
by Editor | Jul 31, 2025 | General News
By Alex Veiga Rates on 30-year mortgages slipped to 6.72% from 6.74% last week while 15-year rates dropped to 5.85% from 5.87%, Freddie Mac said. WASHINGTON – The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage eased to where it was three weeks ago, modest relief for...
by Editor | Jul 31, 2025 | General News
Florida Realtors Pres. Weisheyer: Our convention is a “business advantage” – it’s where Realtors serious about growing business and leading their market need to be. Go to Source Author: amyc
by Editor | Jul 30, 2025 | General News
By Ron Hurtibise The home-hardening grant program, a Florida Realtors’ 2025 legislative priority, reopens Aug. 4 with $10K matching grants to help strengthen homes against storms. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — It started out as a simple first-come, first-serve program offering...
