- Emerging tech is helping agents spot buyer intent sooner, prompting timely outreach that turns interest into real conversations as 2026 approaches.
- The Fair Credit Reporting Act outlines how credit data is collected, who can access it and what rights consumers have to dispute errors and protect their information.
- Homeowners should rely on referrals, compare written estimates, hire local when possible and confirm insurance coverage before selecting a contractor.
- Slower price growth marked 2025 as more metros saw declines, equity borrowing increased and affordability pressures remain heading into 2026.
- High-end buyers are showing growing interest in fully furnished homes, drawn by faster move-ins, simpler logistics and the appeal of turnkey living.
- The Supreme Court declined to revisit an antitrust challenge involving NAR’s former optional no-commingling policy, leaving lower-court rulings in NAR’s favor intact.
- A condo board can deny a rental if its rules set a minimum credit score, as long as the policy is clear, applied consistently and not used to discriminate.
- A revised condo rider lets buyers request additional association records, such as meeting minutes and insurance pages, if both parties agree in the contract.
- A 1991 court ruling allows non-Realtor brokers (Thompson brokers) in Florida, Georgia and Alabama to access MLSs without joining a Realtor association.
- A recent court case shows how recommending an unlicensed contractor can trigger an agent’s duty of reasonable care and lead to costly liability.
- If mortgage rates fall to 6%, sidelined buyers could return. Florida has already seen sales gains when rates dip, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Brad O’Connor said.
- Professional photos can help listings sell faster and stand out. Choosing the right photographer early can strengthen marketing and buyer interest.
- Instagram is prioritizing strong hooks, captions, location tags, smart audio use and Trials, giving agents clearer ways to expand reach and test what works.
- Classic details, natural stone, built-ins and defined outdoor spaces are emerging as stronger talking points during showings as 2026 approaches.
