Blogs

Sep 30, 2026 • By amyc

Helping buyers look beyond the 55-plus label

A 55-plus designation doesn’t guarantee a home is designed for aging in place, making property features and community amenities important considerations for buyers.

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Sep 30, 2026 • By amyc

Homeowners report greater financial satisfaction

A survey found 68% of homeowners were satisfied with their finances, compared with 47% of nonhomeowners, though many in both groups lived paycheck to paycheck.

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Sep 30, 2026 • By amyc

Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of NAR Suit

A Texas broker failed to sufficiently allege an antitrust injury in a challenge to association membership rules for MLS participation, an appeals court found.

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Sep 29, 2026 • By amyc

RE Q&A: Can Landlord Keep a Security Deposit for ‘Repainting and Cleaning’?

Landlords cannot deduct for ordinary wear and tear from security deposits. Tenants can dispute charges with written objections and move-out photos.

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Sep 29, 2026 • By amyc

Navigating Florida’s New Septic System Requirements

Florida’s septic rules may mean costly upgrades for some properties. That makes early checks, inspections and seller disclosures key to real estate transactions.

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Sep 29, 2026 • By amyc

Present Subsequent Offers After Buyer & Seller Under Contract?

After buyer and seller execute a purchase and sales contract, does the listing broker have to tell the seller about subsequent offers that come in? What does the Code say about this? Does it depend on the listing agreement language?

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Sep 29, 2026 • By amyc

Escrow Dispute? Legal Fees Can Reduce the Deposit

An interpleader action asks a court to resolve competing claims to escrow funds, but the associated fees and costs can leave buyers and sellers with less to recover.

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Sep 29, 2026 • By amyc

Florida consumer sentiment edges up slightly in September

Floridians were more optimistic about their finances a year ahead but less positive about their current finances and buying major household items.

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Sep 29, 2026 • By amyc

Amendment 3 webinar answers property tax questions

Florida Realtors’ webinar tomorrow will explain Amendment 3’s proposed property tax changes and address common questions ahead of the November election.

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Sep 29, 2026 • By amyc

When customers go quiet, rethink the follow-up

Agents should match follow-up methods to customer preferences and urgency, switching from texts to calls when needed, Darryl Davis wrote in Inman.

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Sep 29, 2026 • By amyc

Keeping the personal touch in AI marketing

Key West broker Stacy Stahl combines AI tools with personal outreach and local information to keep her marketing useful and recognizable to customers.

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Sep 28, 2026 • By amyc

AI use outpaces office policies and training

A survey of property management professionals found 58% use AI, but only 8% reported a written AI policy and 26% had formal training.