Tame your inbox by archiving old emails, organizing key info and regularly sorting messages to boost focus and productivity. NEW YORK — Email management can seem overwhelming but simple strategies help professionals be more productive and get their inboxes under control. The first step is to move all emails out of the inbox except for … Read more
Choosing a niche means greater focus for the public-facing brand, but real estate pros can still work in the market where they started. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Real estate professionals who are just starting out often say “yes” to every opportunity; then once a foundation of business is built, they can shift to focus on targeted … Read more
The governor signed a bill blocking golf courses, resort-style lodges and sports facilities in state parks, a Florida Realtors 2025 legislative priority. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After a public outcry last year about a Department of Environmental Protection proposal, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill designed to prevent construction of golf courses, resort-style lodges … Read more
NOAA predicts 13 to 19 named storms in the 2025 hurricane season due to warm ocean waters. Hurricane season begins June 1. MIAMI – The Atlantic is likely to churn out another above-average hurricane season, thanks to warmer-than-usual ocean waters, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA predicts that … Read more
Constant dog barking may be a legal nuisance. Try talking to your neighbor, then the HOA or city. Document incidents if legal action is needed. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: Our next-door neighbor lets her three dogs live in the fenced-in backyard, and they bark constantly, even late into the night. They are good neighbors, … Read more
New single-family home sales in the U.S. rose 10.9% in April as builders offered incentives to attract buyers despite economic headwinds. WASHINGTON – The Census estimate of new home sales posted an unexpected gain in April even as builders and consumers continue to deal with economic uncertainty, elevated interest rates and rising building material costs. … Read more
Rates on 30-year mortgages inched up to 6.86% from 6.81% last week, while rates on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 6.01% from 5.92%. WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. climbed this week to its highest level since mid-February, a setback for home shoppers that threatens to slow sales further … Read more
Form Simplicity has been named a Top 5 Transaction Management System on the Tech 200, honoring the top tech products for brokerages, teams and agents. ORLANDO, Fla. — Form Simplicity, a widely used and trusted transaction management solution for the real estate industry owned by Florida Realtors®, was selected for the 2025 Tech 200. Released … Read more
Sabal Sign offers an easy mobile-friendly e-signature platform in Form Simplicity to help Florida Realtors members streamline workflow. ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Realtors® is proud to introduce Sabal Sign, a new mobile-friendly digital signature solution in Form Simplicity, to streamline the transaction process for members and their customers. Links to /tools-research/form-simplicity With Form Simplicity, you can create, manage, share and store transactions securely for on-the-go, paperless … Read more
The Florida House voted to extend the session through June 30. The Senate has not yet voted, as budget discussions between chambers are still ongoing. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida House members returned to Tallahassee last week and voted to extend the potential end date of this year’s legislative session to as late as June 30. … Read more
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