Smart-Home Devices May Save on Home Insurance
Many insurers offer discounts – some up to 13% – to homeowners with smart-home devices designed to prevent water damage, fire or theft.
Must I Push and Probe for Representation Info?
Dear Shannon: A listing Realtor told a buyer at their open house about another one of their listings that sounded ideal for them – and the Realtor honestly informed the buyer that waiting to tell their current Realtor might lose them the home. Why is that wrong?
Use Your CRM to Close More Transactions
Agents can organize their contacts in their client relationship management tool, generate quality leads and schedule, send and track multiple email campaigns.
Strongest U.S. Job Market in Decades Worries Fed
The chair sees the job market’s strength as a key driver of rising prices – but it may let employers curtail costs by reducing job openings instead of layoffs.
Is FOMO Fueling the Real Estate Market?
Housing markets continue to run hot, despite rising interest rates and home prices. Some researchers worry a fear of missing out may be fueling the current trend.
Can Condo Board Shut Off Elevators in Emergency?
Condo Q&A: A board may apply a disaster plan before, during or after an emergency that includes shutting off elevators, air conditioners, electricity and more.
Housing Affordability Stressing Out Buyers
With inflation up – about $500 higher monthly expenses year-to-year – and living space a top cost, many households are now laser-focused on the price of housing.
Andy Gonzalez Named New VP of Public Policy
As Florida Realtors’ new vice president of public policy, he will oversee the government affairs efforts of the state association and its 225,000 members.
Report: Stalled New-Home Projects Jump 47%
Supply-chain delays and labor shortages slowed new-home builds. In the South, a recent study found a 52% increase in delays before construction starts.
Fannie Mae Predicts ‘Moderate Recession’
New 2023 forecast: Expect a modest economic contraction in 2023’s second half, but the housing market should help cushion that even if its pace slows a bit.