3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (169+ words) Targeted locations, meaningful conversations and personalized follow-up can turn a single showing into an ongoing prospecting strategy. Open houses can generate more business when agents treat them as an ongoing prospecting strategy instead of a one-time event, real estate coach…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (201+ words) NAR found 46% of buyers ages 71 to 79 and 39% of those 61 to 70 paid cash, giving many older buyers greater flexibility when structuring an offer. Baby boomers are using decades of accumulated home equity to make cash purchases at rates far above younger…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (279+ words) In 2025, homeowners rate increases slowed to less than 1% and auto rates fell 4.1%, while litigation and claim-handling costs also declined, according to a new report commissioned by American Property Casualty Insurance Association. Florida homeowners and drivers paid nearly $3 billion less for…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (198+ words) Agents can use technology to attract customers while relying on preparation, personal contact, property knowledge and impartial negotiation to earn trust, one broker said. Lisa Lippman, a top broker with nearly three decades of experience, says there are no shortcuts…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (376+ words) Four Florida cities landed in the national top 10 for retirees, while seven made the top 25, according to WalletHub’s 2026 analysis. Florida cities crowded the top of WalletHub’s 2026 list of the nation’s best places to retire, placing four cities in the top…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (319+ words) Individually owned, homesteaded condo units with just values of $700,000 or less can receive up to $500 in refunded sales tax on approved impact windows and doors. Qualifying Florida condo unit owners who have approved impact-resistant windows or doors installed in their…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (282+ words) Florida ranked No. 10 nationally in WalletHub’s latest analysis, buoyed by strong scores for quality of life, safety and the economy. Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states to live in, boosted by strong scores for quality of life and safety,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (141+ words) Virtual staging can lower marketing costs, but agents and brokerages must verify that every digital edit accurately represents the property. AI-generated listing videos can give agents a more affordable way to market properties, but inaccurate edits can create compliance and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (242+ words) Advance registration, controlled entry, a second agent and seller preparation can reduce theft, damage and vandalism while keeping the home welcoming. Open houses can expose a property to theft, damage, or vandalism, but highly visible security measures may make prospective…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (361+ words) People moving to Florida from other states tend to earn more and are more likely to own a home, while international migration now drives most of the state’s net growth, according to the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2026 Florida Business & Economic Mid-Year…...