Fake Title Company Websites Fuel Real Estate Scam
Fraudsters are cloning title company websites and posing as sellers to steal escrow funds. Realtors should verify sellers, avoid rushed closings and report fraud.
What Else is New? More Ethics & Arbitration Changes Effective June 5
At the Realtors® Legislative Meetings in Washington, NAR made multiple revisions to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual that were effective on June 5, 2025, including changes to 11 Standards of Practice (SOP). But that’s not all — there were several other changes made to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual the same…
Florida Expands Flood Disclosures
Effective Oct. 1, 2025, the state requires updated flood disclosures for home sales and rentals, including all flooding and repair assistance received.
Florida Realtors Releases New, Updated Forms By
The forms reflect recent law and policy changes, including expanded flood disclosures and adjustments to NAR’s Multiple Listing Options for Sellers.
Cities, Counties Challenge Growth Law
Twenty-five cities and counties sued over SB 180, saying the law freezes local growth rules through 2027, violates home-rule authority and limits planning autonomy.
U.S. Housing Prices Down in July
U.S. home prices fell 0.1% in July but rose 2.3% year over year. In the South Atlantic division, prices were flat monthly, up 0.8% annually.
Home Repair, Remodeling Costs Outpace Inflation
Costs for home repairs and remodeling rose 3.4% year-over-year in Q2, driven mainly by labor costs, surpassing overall inflation.
Staying Ahead When Social Media Trends Shift
Real estate professionals who adapt social media strategies and combine them with personal outreach maintain steady leads despite market shifts.
Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Your Data
Expert Michael Nizich advises using strong passwords, multifactor authentication, credit locks and password managers avoid scams and safeguard your information.
What to Know About a Government Shutdown
NAR identified eight programs that could be affected if Congress misses the Sept. 30 deadline, including home loans, flood insurance and housing services.