Intl Buyers Facing More Competition, Fewer Sales

Despite a drop in international property purchases in 2024, Florida remains appealing, with strong demand and opportunities for buyers.

Luxury Real Estate Auctions Gain Popularity

Sellers have been turning to auctions when conventional sales methods don’t work, but some are seeing lower-than-expected sale prices or no sale at all.

Mortgage Rates Start Higher, But Fall in Afternoon

More often than not, mortgage lenders only set rates once a day. Their decisions are based on trading levels in the underlying bond market.  Even though bonds are constantly moving, it doesn't make sense for lenders to make a change unless a certain threshold of market movement is surpassed.&nb

Florida Realtors Releases New, Updated Forms

Updated forms include the Commission Agreement and Vacant Land Listing Agreement to incorporate changes resulting from the NAR settlement.