Florida Consumer Sentiment Mixed In July
More Floridians felt it was a good time to spend in July, reflecting a rebound in consumer confidence. But concerns about inflation and long-term conditions lingered.
Report: Florida Renters Struggle With Housing Costs
Nearly 905,000 low-income renters in Florida pay more than 40% of their income on housing. Efforts to increase affordable units continue as homelessness rises.
Final Walk-Through Key Before Closing
Before closing, buyers should check that repairs were made, no new damage occurred and contract items remain to help prevent costly surprises.
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.
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%.
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.
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.