Clean-Energy Tax Credits Ending Soon
Tax breaks for some home upgrades, solar panels and electric vehicles end soon, some as early as Sept. 30. Homeowners and buyers need to act fast to lock in savings.
Two More Home Insurers Approved In Florida
The two new companies are the 16th and 17th to enter Florida’s market since legislative reforms were enacted in 2022 and 2023.
Bringing Your Agents Back to the Office
The key to reviving your office is creating a culture and space agents truly want to return to by offering value, connection, support and fun.
RE Q&A: Should I Sue HOA Over Landscaping Demand?
When HOAs reverse earlier landscaping approvals, mediation is key. Courts differ on whether the homeowner or HOA covers the cost of restoration.
Florida Realtors Named a Top Workplace
It’s the 5th year in a row for The Orlando Sentinel’s Top Workplace in Central Florida honor, based on blind workplace culture surveys by employees.
Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Level Since October
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.26% from 6.35% last week. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages slipped to 5.41% from 5.5%.
NAR: Realtors Embrace AI, Digital Tools
AI and digital tools like eSignature, social media and drones are increasingly used in real estate, with clients responding positively, NAR finds.
Insurers Get OK for Citizens’ Policies
Ten insurers have been approved to assume up to 254,811 policies from Citizens under the depopulation program, aimed at shrinking the insurer of last resort.
Inside the World of Smart Home Devices
Smart thermostats, appliances, lighting, and digital assistants make home automation easy, letting you control temperature, lights, and more remotely.
Fed Cut May Slowly Ease Mortgage Costs
Mortgage rates have already dipped in anticipation of the Fed’s first rate cut since December. Further declines are expected to unfold over time.