Florida Consumer Confidence Weakens
Consumer sentiment in Florida dipped in September for the third month but remains well above the lowest levels observed in 2022.
U.S. Consumer Confidence at Five-Month Low
Consumer confidence declined in September as views on business conditions and the job market grew less positive, while concerns about inflation increased.
Homebuyers Interest in Energy Efficiency Increasing
NAR’s Realtors Residential Sustainability Report finds that homebuyers and owners are interested in sustainable features that provide financial savings.
Single Black Women Rewriting Rules of Ownership
Rising homeownership among Black women reflects growing financial independence, education gains and determination despite persistent barriers.
Florida Ends 57-Year Tax on Commercial Leases Today
The state’s business rent tax has officially been repealed after decades of advocacy by Florida Realtors, saving commercial tenants $2.5 billion annually.
Window to the Law: Adopting a Social Media Policy
NAR highlights why brokerages need a social media policy to ensure legal compliance, protect reputations and uphold ethical standards online.
RE Q&A: Who Pays For Repairs from Faulty AC?
Recurring condo water damage from common elements, such as an association-maintained AC, may make the association liable. Document damage and act quickly.
Fake Title Company Websites Fuel Real Estate Scam
Fraudsters are cloning title company websites and posing as sellers to steal escrow funds. Realtors should verify sellers, avoid rushed closings and report fraud.
What Else is New? More Ethics & Arbitration Changes Effective June 5
At the Realtors® Legislative Meetings in Washington, NAR made multiple revisions to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual that were effective on June 5, 2025, including changes to 11 Standards of Practice (SOP). But that’s not all — there were several other changes made to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual the same…
Florida Expands Flood Disclosures
Effective Oct. 1, 2025, the state requires updated flood disclosures for home sales and rentals, including all flooding and repair assistance received.