A pending or completed divorce can affect who must sign real estate documents, whether a sale can proceed and how the proceeds are handled. Agents should involve a title professional or attorney early rather than interpret divorce documents themselves.

Documenting key transaction conversations can help agents reduce communication problems, support compliance and provide evidence when disagreements arise.

Experienced real estate professionals can keep growing by staying coachable, learning new tools and remaining open to new ideas throughout their careers.

Licensees should not ignore a FREC complaint, audit notice or investigator contact, real estate attorney Danny Villazon said. He advised gathering records, following office procedures and seeking guidance before providing information.

Buyers may still qualify for a mortgage after bankruptcy, but they should connect with an experienced loan officer before the home search begins.

A LendingTree survey found many buyers hold back their reactions, budget and offer strategy when they believe sellers may be watching or listening.

Brokers can reduce the risk of supervision problems by offering training, remaining accessible, monitoring advertising and maintaining complete transaction files, real estate attorney Danny Villazon told attendees at the recent Florida Real Legal Summit. He said FREC is closely examining whether brokers are actively overseeing their associates and can document how that supervision works.

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Nearly two-thirds of young buyers said they would relocate to another city or state to afford a home, a new survey found. That opens the door to broader searches built around monthly costs, lifestyle and must-have features.

The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.69%, its highest level in just over a year, further limiting buyers’ purchasing power. The 15-year rate slipped to 6.01%.

A Leon County judge found parts of Amendment 3’s ballot language misleading as public safety groups warned the property tax cuts could strain local services.

Artificial intelligence is making it easier for agents to create polished listing presentations. Agents also need to demonstrate their value through market knowledge, strategy and judgment rather than presentation quality alone.

Florida’s share of property insurance lawsuits has fallen sharply, a sign of market stability that could mean more coverage options and fewer closing delays.

Gen Alpha has about 2 million fewer members than Gen Z did at the same ages, while high housing costs continue to delay when many young adults establish homes of their own.