As Hurricane Isaias approaches the state, members can look to Florida Realtors' Disaster Relief Fund for recovery assistance if the storm causes damage.

The new appraisal format changes how information is reported, not how value is determined. Florida Realtors will host an Oct. 16 webinar to help members prepare for the transition.

A bipartisan bill advancing in Congress would clarify that qualifying real estate professionals are independent contractors under federal labor law.

A recent survey found 43% of recent buyers sought mortgage information from real estate agents, ahead of lenders, family and friends, and digital sources.

Buyers may face less competition and more room to negotiate in fall, but fewer listings and affordability challenges can limit their options.