
2023 Forecast: What's in Store for Florida Real Estate
Finding new opportunities If you’re looking for ways to generate new business in the New Year, consider these potential opportunities. Become an expert on flood risks. Understanding federal flood zone maps and building elevations will be important for addressing buyer concerns. It’s especially important to provide that information when a prospective buyer is looking at a waterfront property. Know residential construction. Be able to identify and point out safety-related const

Modern Smart Home Must-Haves in the Multifamily Space
Smart home tech in multifamily communities is quickly becoming a must-have for today’s discerning renter, and with good reason. The right technology can play a significant role in improving residents’ experiences and enhancing the ease of operations for onsite staff. Many of today’s easy-to-use tools improve the efficiency of property management. These modern conveniences also lend to a positive experience for tenants, providing them with more comfort and control. Smart home

Beware of ‘Too Good to Be True’ Lenders
Unscrupulous loan peddlers are known as predatory lenders because of their uncanny resemblance to vultures. These loans encourage people to consolidate their debts and suggest this will prevent them from ever overspending and maxing out their credit cards again. Predatory lenders deal in asset-based lending: They make the loans based solely on the amount of equity a borrower has in a property rather than considering the borrower’s ability to repay the loan. Deceptive marketin

Realtors' Guide to Cybersecurity That Works
Cybercriminals don’t differentiate between real estate sectors. They attack all players in the space equally, including agents, buyers, escrow firms, insurance agents, inspectors and even title companies. Could you become a victim of phishing, ransomware or worse? Use this information to protect yourself and your clients. Ways to protect yourself: Train people on cybersecurity. Brokers and managers: Don’t assume everyone on your staff knows what they’re doing. Teach your agen

Actions You Can Take to Help Close the Racial Ownership Gap
A long history of discriminatory real estate practices—including past policies held by REALTOR® organizations—has made it difficult for people of color to break into homeownership. Real estate professionals today are in a key position to help undo some of that harm and lead cultural change around housing. Find out how you can be part of changing the ownership gap. Report violations. Many real estate professionals don’t know how to report fair housing violations or discriminat