NEW YORK — Did you know most Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors? This fact highlights the need for a welcoming and beautiful home. Shelf styling is a key part of home decor, turning simple storage into eye-catching decorative shelves. It shows off your personal style and taste. By using smart organization and

State Farm and other insurers cite Florida’s stabilizing market and lower litigation costs as auto insurance rate cuts continue. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — State Farm is getting in on Florida’s auto insurance rate-cutting action. In a news release on Thursday, State Farm said its latest rate cut would bring down premiums for its customers by an

Real estate licensees can be disciplined in a variety of forums, including criminal courts, administrative hearings and local real estate boards. In the first of three articles, we’ll focus on criminal proceedings. ORLANDO, Fla. – I enjoyed a recent conversation with a room of engaged members at REBarCamp in Destin where the topic was how

Homeowners staying put should focus on projects with strong resale value — like kitchen, bath and flooring updates — and avoid overly personalized upgrades. NEW YORK — With more homeowners opting to renovate instead of sell, experts say it’s smart to focus on projects that deliver real value and strong returns. The most reliable returns

Digital expert Alex Montalenti says agents who update their Google Business Profile with reviews, photos and consistent info can boost visibility and free leads. NEW YORK — When it comes to online visibility, too many agents overlook one of the most powerful tools in their marketing arsenal: their Google Business Profile. Digital marketing expert Alex

When a neighbor’s sprinkler floods your property, they may be liable for damage. Experts say to document the issue and consider legal action if it continues. Question: I live next to a building that has two feet of plants and grass next to the property line. Their sprinklers are directed to my property instead of

The rate on 30-year mortgages dropped to 6.17% from 6.19% last week, while the rate on 15-year mortgages fell to 5.41% from 5.44%, Freddie Mac said. The rate on 30-year mortgages dropped to 6.17% from 6.19% last week, while the rate on 15-year mortgages fell to 5.41% from 5.44%, Freddie Mac said. WASHINGTON — The

Starting Saturday, Florida Realtors members can unlock tailored insurance options and exclusive add-ons through the Health Plan Navigator by Venteur portal. ORLANDO, Fla. — Beginning tomorrow, Florida Realtors® members can unlock personalized insurance solutions through the Health Plan Navigator by Venteur, a one-stop platform that makes finding and enrolling in coverage simple and stress-free. Florida

Real estate is rewarding, but it comes with risks. Use safety protocols, including Forewarn, to help you stay protected while serving customers with confidence. NEW YORK — Our profession is not like most. As real estate professionals, we walk with strangers into unfamiliar homes. Sometimes the homes we show are in remote areas. Oftentimes we

Small, meaningful pop-by gifts help agents stay connected with past customers, show appreciation and encourage referrals without feeling overly promotional. SARASOTA, Fla. — Real-estate professionals who use pop-by gifts during informal check-in visits with customers and contacts say the method helps maintain relationships and steady communication and demonstrates appreciation. Not all meetings should be formal,