Despite delayed state budget, Florida Realtors secures policy wins and protects RE industry from unintended consequences during 2026 legislative session.

Inflation concerns tied to the Iran conflict could complicate the Federal Reserve’s next moves as policymakers weigh price stability against a cooling labor market.

Rising costs and economic uncertainty weighed on households in early March. The survey offers clues about buyer confidence as the spring homebuying season ramps up.

Construction sites may be allowed temporary signs with builder or project info. Local ordinances set limits, and code enforcement can review possible violations.

AI tools can run workflows and handle tasks automatically, but experts say human oversight helps catch mistakes and manage decisions involving risk or nuance.

NAR’s Shannon McGahn said passage of the ROAD to Housing Act helps address the housing shortage. The bipartisan bill now moves to the House and the president.

A broad housing bill passed the U.S. Senate to boost supply and curb investor activity. The measure now returns to the House before it could reach the president.

The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.11% and the 15-year to 5.5% on market volatility pushing borrowing costs higher as the spring homebuying season begins.

Buying power varies across Florida. Jacksonville buyers get the most space, while Miami buyers get far less due to higher price-per-square-foot costs.

January housing starts moved higher on multifamily gains, while single-family activity weakened as affordability and construction costs continued to weigh on builders.

AI staging can attract online attention, but mismatched expectations during showings can hurt a listing. Real staging still helps buyers judge space and layout.

Builders highlight demographic changes, remote work and aging homes as key forces that could influence housing demand and construction for years to come.

Spring sellers may boost sale prices with a few early decisions. Real estate pros can help shape pricing, timing and presentation before listings hit the market.

As consumers continue to limit notifications and unsubscribe from emails to offset digital fatigue, businesses are focusing on fewer, more relevant messages.