Foreign Investment in U.S. Existing Homes Dropped

The dollar value of residential properties purchased by international buyers decreased 21.2% YoY. Florida remains the top destination for foreign buyers. 

Are You Ready for the Aug. 17 NAR Changes?

Here’s a recap of what’s available from Florida Realtors – from new and revised forms to free educational webinars – to help you with the upcoming changes.

FREC Rule Regarding Mailing Address Modified

The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) removed the word "residential" from Rule 61J2-10.038, allowing agents to designate their preferred official mailing address. Mailing and email address changes must be sent to the DBPR in writing within 10 days after the change.

Florida Dominates for First-Time Buyers

A new WalletHub survey found Florida cities took six of the top 10 spots as the best for first-time homebuyers across metrics like crime rates and real estate taxes.