A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. ruled today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is “unconstitutionally structured” and that the scope of Director Richard Cordray’s position is a “threat to individual liberty.” Henceforth his power has been limited. The

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate surveyed 1,000 U.S. investors and found that 89 percent are interested in investing in real estate as part of their investment strategy.  The survey also revealed that 80 percent of investors believe that

Hurricane Matthew tore through Florida’s east coast last Friday, and in its wake left a trail of destruction that amounts to billions in losses, according to data from CoreLogic. It’s a reminder of the importance of insurance. The highest

Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey is among the more detailed inquiries into how everyday consumers view the U.S.’ housing market, and the Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) portion of the survey – which details how Americans view the buying

Miami-Dade County is home to more than 100 charter schools – some that will help agents sell a neighborhood, and others that probably won’t. Using data from the Florida Department of Education, which rated schools on achievement in English, mathematics, science and

Few cities are more affected by the problems of student debt than Miami, according to a new LendingTree analysis. Based on data from My LendingTree, the Magic City has one of the highest average student debt burdens in the country at $28,482.16. Our chart

Earlier today Hurricane Matthew returned to Category 4 strength. The National Hurricane Center described the storm as “extremely dangerous” and clocked winds at up to 160 mph. It’s expected to hit Miami tomorrow, and the damage could be catastrophic.

This year has seen the Miami Association of Realtors make some big moves to strengthen its international network, which included association representatives traveling to India in August to try and sell the South Florida market. “India is one of

Back in 2012, appraisals were a hot item. Thanks to a myriad of factors – chief among them inexperienced appraisers and dramatic changes to how the industry was organized – low appraisals were the cause of numerous contract failures

Jose Fernandez, a member of Miami Association of Realtors, earned the 2016 Humanitarian of the Year community service award from Florida Realtors. The prestigious award highlights the many causes, charities and organizations the 42,000 members of MIAMI support in South

Hurricane Matthew today made landfall in Haiti with sustained winds nearing 150 mph. It may soon hit South Florida as well. Be prepared, and prepare your clients. The path of Hurricane Matthew, which first rode the northern crest of

Ninety-eight percent of Realtors believe buyers respond to curb appeal, a National Association of Realtors report found. Improving a home’s curb appeal is a quick and relatively inexpensive way (as far as home-improvement projects go) to boost a home’s

Florida listings have made their way to China, and it’s helping drive buyer interest, a new report from Juwai found. Juwai.com is China’s biggest international listing portal, with more than 2.5 million property listings across 89 countries. The website

Lots of interesting things happened this week in the world of real estate. Notable stories this week include new cash sales data and the announced extension of the EB-5 visa program. Catch up on this week’s top news with

The chief dilemma for the contemporary real estate agent is: how do I demonstrate my value? It’s a question that can be answered in a variety of ways (i.e. be an information source, develop neighborhood expertise, etc.) and for

Last week, we reported on NAR’s “Profile of Real Estate Firms,” an exhaustive look at the composition of today’s realty businesses and a projection of where they are heading. Our first report looked at the state of real estate firms