Florida Realtor

• BOI Reporting Rules Back, New Deadline
  For most reporting companies, the new compliance deadline is March 21, 2025. Extensions apply for some storm-affected businesses.
• NAR: Homeownership Prep Consumer Guide Available
  NAR's "Preparing for Homeownership" guide helps buyers explore home choices, down payment options, available resources and much more.
• Fla.’s Jan. Housing: New Listings, Inventory Rise
  Florida Realtors Chief Economist: “A new year usually brings with it a revival in the rate of homes being listed for sale; it certainly was the case this January.”
• Fed Warns of Inflation, Backs Rate Cut Pause
  Fed officials want more progress on managing inflation before further rate cuts. The pause means borrowing costs, including on mortgages, will remain stagnant.
• January Existing-Home Sales Down 4.9%
  The U.S. median existing-home sales price advanced 4.8% from January 2024 to $396,900, the 19th consecutive month of year-over-year price increases, NAR said.
• RE Q&A: Can a Neighbor Cut Down My Tree?
  When a condo resident cuts down a common area tree without permission, the association could fine the resident or seek replacement costs.
• How to Use AI for Real Estate Market Analysis
  AI tools can speed up and automate data collection, review demographic trends and reduce the potential for human error in real estate market analyses.