FloridaRealtors
- Senators introduce bill to protect independent contractor status 10/07/2026A bipartisan bill advancing in Congress would clarify that qualifying real estate professionals are independent contractors under federal labor law.amyc
- Florida storm threat puts transactions on watch 10/07/2026A state of emergency is in effect for 25 Florida counties as a tropical system approaches, prompting agents to review deadlines, closings and other transaction details.amyc
- Florida retail space grows as demand stays strong 10/07/2026Florida accounted for 26% of new U.S. retail supply in the first half of 2026, while statewide occupancy remained above 96% and retail rents continued to rise.amyc
- Buyers turn to agents for mortgage information 10/06/2026A recent survey found 43% of recent buyers sought mortgage information from real estate agents, ahead of lenders, family and friends, and digital sources.amyc
- Driving referrals with stronger relationships 10/06/2026Agents can generate more referrals by staying connected with past customers and community contacts, offering useful help and making personal introductions easier.amyc
- Fall homebuying offers benefits and trade-offs 10/06/2026Buyers may face less competition and more room to negotiate in fall, but fewer listings and affordability challenges can limit their options.amyc
- Four Florida markets make industrial top 20 10/05/2026Tampa ranked No. 1 in CoStar’s analysis of smaller industrial spaces, with Miami, Orlando and Jacksonville also placing among the nation’s top 20 markets.amyc
- Aging owners could free up 13.9M homes by 2036 10/05/2026Baby boomers and the Silent Generation are expected to release millions of homes over the next decade, but most will be family-sized or larger, offering limited relief for first-time buyers.amyc
- Brokerages expand AI plans beyond marketing 10/05/2026Real estate brokerages plan to expand AI use for recruiting, administrative work and customer management, according to a Delta Media Group survey.amyc
- Personal touches can help real estate marketing 10/02/2026Tailoring messages to a person, property or neighborhood can help agents distinguish their business and encourage customers to respond.amyc