Safeguarding a Home Before Showings

Open houses can bring theft and liability risks. Sellers are advised to secure valuables, limit access and use tools to monitor visitors.

Small Fixes That Can Boost Agent Profits

Prioritizing referrals and high-value prospects, while trimming inefficiencies, can boost closings and protect margins.

Rents Slide Across Florida Markets

Rents across Florida fell 3% year-over-year in March, with the Sarasota area posting one of the largest metro declines as supply continues to expand.

Mortgage Rates Little-Changed But Volatility Could Return Quickly

In stark contrast to the entire month of March, April's mortgage rate volatility has been downright boring. To put this in context, the average top tier 30yr fixed rate rose a substantial 0.65% by March 27th. In the first five business days of April, they've held inside a range of just 0.04%. Today