by Editor | Jul 30, 2025 | General News
More Floridians felt it was a good time to spend in July, reflecting a rebound in consumer confidence. But concerns about inflation and long-term conditions lingered. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer sentiment among Floridians was largely unchanged in July, edging up...
by Editor | Jul 30, 2025 | General News
Nearly 905,000 low-income renters in Florida pay more than 40% of their income on housing. Efforts to increase affordable units continue as homelessness rises. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Nearly 905,000 low-income renter households in Florida are struggling to afford their...
by Editor | Jul 29, 2025 | General News
By Amy Connolly NAR’s latest Window to the Law video outlines best practices Realtors can follow to reduce legal risk when referring contractors or service providers. ORLANDO, Fla. – When real estate professionals refer clients to a contractor, they may be opening...
by Editor | Jul 29, 2025 | General News
By Shannon Allen At the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings (RLM) in Washington, NAR made multiple revisions to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual (Manual) that became effective June 5, 2025, including changes to 11 Standards of Practice (SOP). This article aims to...
by Editor | Jul 29, 2025 | General News
Leslie Nettleford-Freeman joins NAR as associate general counsel and VP, focused on defending the Realtor brand and leading legal trademark efforts. CHICAGO – The National Association of Realtors® on Friday announced the appointment of Leslie Nettleford-Freeman, NAR...
by Editor | Jul 29, 2025 | General News
By Richard Swank Florida now allows landlords and tenants to exchange certain notices by email if both sign a written addendum. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In years past, after a tenant had vacated a property, Florida law mandated that a landlord’s claim on a security deposit...
