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Agents should provide appraisers with surveys, upgrades and market insights while verifying credentials and being present during the visit.CHICAGO Understanding the appraisal process is essential to guiding clients with confidence. Appraisers play an important role in real estate transactions, yet [Read More]

Realtor.coms report shows the U.S. market peaks Oct. 1218 for buyers, while Floridas best deals arrive late Oct.Dec. with more listings and lower prices.AUSTIN, Texas The best time to buy a home in 2025 is fast approaching. According to the Realtor.com 2025 Best Time to Buy Report, the week of Octo [Read More]

Quick and inexpensive fixes, such as painting a front door or replacing a worn welcome mat, can help make a great first impression on prospective buyers.MIAMI, Fla. Your home's first big impression is its curb appeal, so if your place is in need of some sprucing up, you may wonder how you can make [Read More]

A Florida House panel will meet in September to discuss property taxes. Gov. DeSantis seeks a 2026 ballot measure to cut them.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. As Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes to slash property taxes, a House select committee is expected to meet Sept. 22 and Sept. 23 to resume looking at the issue.The [Read More]

Buyers can feel confident by carefully considering location, budgeting for costs, getting inspections and understanding HOA rules before making an offer.NEW YORK Buying a home is a dream for many Americans, and one plenty of them have successfully realized.But what happens if that dream becomes a n [Read More]

Living independently is now a key marker of adulthood, as fewer young adults marry or have kids amid rising housing and living costs.WASHINGTON Moving out of the parental home, getting a job, tying the knot and having kids used to be the most common pathway to adulthood, with almost half of 25- to [Read More]

Strategic improvements, including fresh paint and energy efficient features, can help homeowners increase value, build equity and make their homes more marketable.NEW YORK The value of your home can increase or decrease due to any number of factors. Some variables are out of your control like how [Read More]

The home-hardening grant program, a Florida Realtors 2025 legislative priority, reopens Aug. 4 with $10K matching grants to help strengthen homes against storms.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. It started out as a simple first-come, first-serve program offering $10,000 matching grants to owners of older Florida h [Read More]

A front door sets the tone for a home, boosting curb appeal, highlighting architectural details and offering a first glimpse of the owners personal style.NEW YORK Front door colors shouldn't be an afterthought for homeowners. After all, it's the first thing people see when they visit your home. The [Read More]

The states population growth is reshaping real estate, compelling agents to adopt digital tools and social media to attract younger buyers and boost engagement.ORLANDO, Fla. Central Floridas population boom is transforming the real estate market and driving a shift toward digital marketing strategi [Read More]