Real estate agents can help buyers make more informed decisions by focusing on the full monthly payment, including taxes, insurance and association fees, rather than the listing price alone. Discussing those costs early can prevent surprises, narrow the home search and demonstrate the value of an agent’s market knowledge.

First-time buyers can make a clearer buy-or-wait decision by weighing their finances, local market conditions, housing costs and future plans.

Florida has 42,601 empty lots listed for sale, the most in the nation. Zillow estimates that building one home on each listed U.S. lot could reduce the housing shortage by 6.3%.

The 30-year fixed rate reaches 6.66% as bond yields respond to Iran conflict. That's still slightly below the average of 6.72% a year ago.

New research finds AI is strengthening demand in some commercial markets while reducing space needs in others, depending on local jobs and industries.

Florida recorded 51,444 new-home permits through the second quarter, down 7% from a year earlier, though Northwest Florida and several counties posted growth.

The Fed held rates steady as inflation and energy prices remain high, though growing expectations of a September hike could keep borrowing costs elevated.

New research found that 77% of buyers consider curb appeal at least moderately important, giving real estate professionals another way to evaluate new-home communities, prepare listings and better understand what draws buyers through the door.

Florida metros posted some of the nation’s strongest growth in millennial homeowner and renter households from 2018 to 2023, according to a RentCafe analysis. North Port led the country in millennial homeownership growth, while Orlando topped the list for renter growth.

Renters can protect their belongings, finances and temporary living costs by understanding what their policy covers and where gaps may remain.

From security deposit limits to new compliance rules, changing landlord-tenant regulations are influencing investor behavior, housing supply and pricing trends. Here’s what real estate professionals need to understand to better guide clients and anticipate market shifts.

Florida property owners can take steps to guard against increasingly sophisticated deed fraud involving forged documents, deepfakes and voice cloning. Experts recommend monitoring property records, enrolling in county alert programs and considering owner’s title insurance.

The CRSP may be one of the lesser-used forms in the Florida Realtors contract toolkit, but it is a hidden gem. With clear deadlines for offers and counteroffers, streamlined time-counting rules and a built-in path for resolving disputes, it offers practical provisions that can bring greater clarity and structure to residential transactions.

Addendum H allows buyers to set maximum premiums for homeowner’s and flood insurance and cancel the contract without penalty if they cannot secure coverage at a price they can afford.