NAR Video Shares Tips to Reduce Referral Liability
NAR’s latest Window to the Law video outlines best practices Realtors can follow to reduce legal risk when referring contractors or service providers.
Rationale for Mid-Year SOP Changes
At the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings (RLM) in Washington, NAR made multiple revisions to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual (Manual) that became effective June 5, 2025, including changes to 11 Standards of Practice (SOP). This article aims to explain the ‘why’ behind the SOP changes and describes NAR’s rationale.
NAR Names New Brand Protection VP
Leslie Nettleford-Freeman joins NAR as associate general counsel and VP, focused on defending the Realtor brand and leading legal trademark efforts.
Email OK for Some Landlord-Tenant Notices
Florida now allows landlords and tenants to exchange certain notices by email if both sign a written addendum.
Home Decorating Trends to Watch
The most current home trends blend comfort and function with cozy spaces, English kitchens, arches, wet rooms, solar power and bold layered design.
Mortgage Servicers See Drop in Customer Ratings
Satisfaction with mortgage servicers drops to record lows in 2025, driven by poor communication, rising escrow costs and weak customer service.
Buy Now, Pay Later May Hurt Your Credit
FICO will soon factor buy now, pay later loans into credit scores, raising concerns from consumer advocates about fees, debt risks and missed payments.
U.S. Home Prices Down 0.2% in May
The FHFA said prices are up 2.8% from last year across the United States. In the South Atlantic census division, which includes Florida, home prices increased 1.4%.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Improves In July
Americans remain concerned about tariffs, but confidence rose two points to 97.2 in July, up from 95.2 the previous month.