Space Coast Association of REATLORS® Blogs

City (Melbourne) Removing Illegally Placed Temporary Signs

By Kymberly Franklin posted 6 hours ago
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https://www.melbourneflorida.org/Home/Components/News/News/9981/ The City of Melbourne is attacking the proliferation of temporary signs that are being illegally placed in the city’s rights-of-way. Along with alerting sign owners of this violation of City code, employees are picking up and disposing any illegally placed signs. No private, non-commercial or commercial signs may be placed in public rights-of-way. Signs may be placed on private residential or commercial properties if they adhere to the following rules: Non-commercial signs, such as political signs, must have the property owner’s permission. It is up to the owner of the sign to ...
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Florida REALTORS: Two Fla. Laws Affecting RE Go into Effect Oct. 1

By Kymberly Franklin posted 6 hours ago
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Two Fla. Laws Affecting RE Go into Effect Oct. 1 HB 919 contains new rules that impact homeowners associations to boost transparency. SB 170 gives businesses new rights if a local ordinance impacts them. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – New Florida laws often go into effect on July 1, Oct. 1 and Jan. 1 of the following year. This October, a number of new laws go into effect, with two specifically impacting the real estate industry: HOA transparency and accountability: House Bill 919 contains measures that help improve the transparency and accountability of homeowners associations (HOAs). The bill creates an HOA Bill of Rights, provisions to reign in ...
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August 2023 Brevard County Housing Statistics: 2023 August

By Kymberly Franklin posted 6 days ago
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Palm Shores, FL -- August 2023 Brevard County housing statistics report for Single-Family homes and Townhouses/Condos provided by Space Coast Association of REALTORS®, the voice for real estate in Brevard County. A quick recap of the Brevard County Residential Report for August 2023: Closed Sales are down -7.1% for August 2023 in which the number of units closed was 936 compared to 1,008 in August 2022, with an decrease in cash sales of -6.8%. New Pending Sales are down -13.7% and New Listings are down -7.0%. The Median Sales Price for Brevard Single Family homes is down -2.1% to $370,000 compared to a year ago, which was $377,835. Months' Supply of ...
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NAR: Strengthening Ties at All Levels of Government

By Kymberly Franklin posted 12 days ago
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Strengthening Ties at All Levels of Government September 2023 What sets REALTORS ® apart is our ability to build relationships and consensus – we do this every day to help our clients achieve their dreams of property ownership. Those skills are also the foundation of our advocacy success. Over the August work period, our Federal Political Coordinators (FPCs) were busy across the country meeting with members of Congress and sharing REALTORS ® ’ priorities. They had more than 200 interactions with Senators and Representatives in their districts and states, from in-person meetings, phone calls, meet-and-greet events, and Zoom discussions to backyard ...
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The Florida Realtors Disaster Relief Fund has been activated and taking applications

By Kymberly Franklin posted 13 days ago
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The Florida Realtors Disaster Relief Fund has been activated and will immediately begin accepting applications for assistance. Here are the links to the applications for assistance. Individual Application https://www.floridarealtors.org/about/charities/disaster-relief-fund/request-individual-assistance Brokerage application https://www.floridarealtors.org/about/charities/disaster-relief-fund/request-business-assistance Rescues are ongoing and once the storm passes people will begin to assess damage and rebuild. Many of you asked how you or your company can help. Here is the online form to donate to the Disaster Relief Fund. ...
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August 2023 Commercial Real Estate Market Insights

By Kymberly Franklin posted 13 days ago
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August 2023 Commercial Real Estate Market Insights August 30, 2023 Commercial & Investment Real Estate While recent economic and market indicators remain mixed, commercial real estate continued to slow down in July. Interest rates have risen at the fastest pace in decades, although inflation dropped to 3.2%. In the meantime, the banks have already reported tighter standards and weaker demand for all commercial real estate loan categories, according to the Federal Reserve’s July Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey. With the recent U.S. credit downgrade, getting a CRE loan could become even more challenging. ...
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REALTORS® and Sustainability: Commercial

By Kymberly Franklin posted 13 days ago
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REALTORS® and Sustainability: Commercial Executive Summary In July 2023, NAR surveyed its members about sustainability issues facing the industry. The findings are as follows: Nineteen percent of respondents reported that their Commercial Information Exchange (CIE) had green data fields , compared to 33% that did not have green data fields. A majority of agents and brokers ( 65% ) said that energy efficiency promotion in listings was very or somewhat valuable . Thirty-nine percent of REALTORS® said buildings with green certifications , such as LEED, ...
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HUD Announces Help for Fla. After Idalia

By Kymberly Franklin posted 18 days ago
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HUD Announces Help for Fla. After Idalia By Marla Martin Resources are available to assist state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the hurricane. The fed disaster declaration covers 13 Florida counties. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced federal disaster relief for the state of Florida to assist state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Idalia. President Biden has issued a major disaster declaration for 13 counties: Columbia, Gilchrist, Hernando, Jefferson, Madison, Pasco, Citrus, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Suwannee and Taylor. ...
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2023 Board of Directors Election Announcement  - September 7, 2023

By Kymberly Franklin posted 19 days ago
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2023 Board of Directors Election Announcement September 7, 2023 On behalf of our Board of Directors, we'd like to thank those of you that voted in our Board of Directors Election, THANK YOU! There were 5,183 REALTOR® members eligible to vote. Our Bylaws require 10% of the members to sign in for the vote, which would be 518 REALTOR® members. We are pleased to announce that we met our quorum to do business with 19% of members signing in to vote. Based on the current make up of the board this year, we had eight (8) candidates for your consideration, and five (5) vacancies to fill, three (3) of which must be ...
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Public Policy Update, September 1, 2023

By Kymberly Franklin posted 21 days ago
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September 1, 2023 Public Policy Update Hello everyone. The hope of a quiet hurricane season ended early Wednesday morning when Hurricane Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach in Florida’s Big Bend region. It ended up coming ashore as a strong category 3 storm, causing significant destruction and flooding throughout the state. For a comprehensive list of resources that are available to help you recover and rebuild, please visit our hurricane resource webpage . There you will find information on the latest disaster updates, housing help, legal questions, and more. Our hurricane resource center also has a link to the Florida Realtors Disaster ...
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September is REALTOR® Safety Month!

By Kymberly Franklin posted 25 days ago
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Since 2003, the National Association of REALTORS® has dedicated September as REALTOR® Safety Month. Whether you’re showing a property, meeting a new client or communicating online, it’s important to ensure you have an existing personal safety protocol. The goal of the REALTOR® Safety Program is to reduce the number of safety incidents that occur in the industry, so every REALTOR® comes home safely to his or her family every night. We will accomplish this goal together with our members by improving the Safety Culture in the industry: Talk about safety; create a safety plan and follow it; and encourage your fellow REALTORS® to do the same. Whether ...
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Next Level Realtor Series: Up your PRE-Listing Game! Recap

By Kymberly Franklin posted 26 days ago
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The Space Coast Association of Realtors Professionalism Committee has just launched an exciting new series for realtors looking to take their game to the next level. The Next Level Realtor Series kicked off on Thursday with the first of the series, 'Up Your Pre-Listing Game,' where a panel of industry experts shared their insights and expertise on what to look for when getting properties ready for the market. The panel included inspectors, mortgage lenders, appraisers, and insurance agents, providing a well-rounded perspective on the pre-listing process. This series is a fantastic opportunity for realtors to expand their knowledge and gain a competitive edge ...
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It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of one of our colleagues, Realtor Emeritus Coy A. Clark, CCIM

By Kymberly Franklin posted 29 days ago
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It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of one of our colleagues, Realtor Emeritus Coy A. Clark, CCIM. Coy left us on Monday, August 21, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that has greatly impacted the real estate community at large. Coy was a member of the Space Coast Association of Realtors/Melbourne Association of Realtors since 1973. His dedication to his profession spanned five decades, during which he not only demonstrated exceptional expertise but also fostered a sense of community and collaboration among his fellow Realtors. Coy was a visionary developer who played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of our region. His ...
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6 Ways Your Buyers Can Save on Their Mortgage

By Kymberly Franklin posted 08-25-2023
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With rates around 7%, your clients are feeling the financial squeeze. Here are a few secrets to ensuring they get the best deal they can on their loan. © Weekend Images Inc. - E+/Getty Images Although mortgage rates, which have been hovering near 7% over the last few weeks, are expected to fall in the second half of the year, home buyers have adjusted to higher borrowing costs and home prices. Still, affordability is a big issue: 60% of U.S. cities saw gains in home prices in the second quarter, according to data from the National Association of REALTORS®. And the median monthly mortgage payment for a typical existing single-family ...
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New REALTOR MEMBER BENEFIT: FOREWARN

By Kymberly Franklin posted 08-24-2023
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Space Coast Association of Realtors® is thrilled to announce a NEW MEMBER BENEFIT PROACTIVE SAFETY AND LEAD INTELLIGENCE service for all Space Coast REALTOR members! FOREWARN brings intelligence to the real estate industry through innovative solutions to help ensure safer engagements and smarter interactions. The FOREWARN application gives an agent the ability to gain instant insight on a prospective client (within seconds, without exposing any protected class information) using only a phone number! Don’t have a phone number… you can also search by name. Instantly verify: Identity (first name, last name, alias, and ...
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FLEX MLS Tip: Manage Multiple Accounts on iOS

By Kymberly Franklin posted 08-23-2023
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Manage Multiple Accounts on iOS As part of our commitment to making Flexmls as easy, efficient, and seamless as possible, we have now added the ability to add and manage multiple Flexmls accounts within the iOS Flexmls Pro App. Previously, users had to repeatedly log in and out of the app in order to access different Flexmls accounts. Now, you can conveniently access all your Flexmls accounts and toggle between them—allowing for a simpler, more streamlined user experience. Learn how to set up your accounts for easy access at the link and steps below. To set up multiple accounts in the iOS Flexmls Pro App: Login with username A as normal. ...
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Brevard County Housing Statistics: 2023 July

By Kymberly Franklin posted 08-22-2023
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You will find monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports of Brevard County Sales, detailed by Single Family Homes and Townhouses/Condos, on our website. In addition, there are Yearly Distressed Market Summaries for both types of properties. A quick recap of the Brevard County Residential Report for July 2023: Closed Sales are down -6.2% for July 2023 in which the number of units closed was 835 compared to 890 in July 2022, with an decrease in cash sales of -18.2% . New Pending Sales are down -0.3% and New Listings are down -20.6%. The Median Sales Price for Brevard Single Family homes is up 0.0% to $370,000 compared to a year ago, ...
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New SSO Dashboard going live August 22nd: Changing how you access the Space Coast MLS

By Kymberly Franklin posted 08-16-2023
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Space Coast Association of Realtors® SSO Member Dashboard: Live August 22nd Our new SSO Member Dashboard will be live Tuesday, August 22nd , bringing you an enhanced user experience and improved functionality. Please note that this will result in changes to the login process for FLEX. To ensure a smooth transition, it is vital that you verify your email address on file with our Association is up to date. This email address will be used to send you instructions on how to log in to the new SSO Member Dashboard. Failure to update your email address may result in delays or difficulties accessing your FLEX ...
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2024 Holiday Calendars Now For Sale!

By Kymberly Franklin posted 08-03-2023
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We are excited to announce that the 2024 Holiday Calendars are now available for purchase. Each box contains 100 calendars and is priced at $52.00. To place your order, simply send an email to memberservices@space321.com with your Order by Calendar # and quantity (# of boxes) Sold by boxes of 100 only. We will invoice your account the time of ordering. Order now while supplies last! $52.00 / box of 100 · Size 3 ½” x 6” Tear- Off Sheet Style Calendar with Peel and Stick Business Card Magnet · Sturdy, high quality product construction with a glossy, full color card ...
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RPR, Florida Realtors Co-Brand Commercial Site

By Kymberly Franklin posted 08-03-2023
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RPR, Florida Realtors Co-Brand Commercial Site NAR’s Realtors Property Resource and Florida Realtors now offer commercial info and research via the RPR app and website – more than 1M commercial listings. ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Realtors® has cobranded a commercial real estate research tool with Realtors Property Resource (RPR): RPR Commercial for Realtors. RPR Commercial for Florida Realtors allows agents to see on-market and off-market properties in one place, no matter which listing partner they use, thanks to RPR partnerships with Brevitas, BiProxi, CREXi, Land Broker MLS, Officespace.com and TotalCommercial.com. RPR ( narrpr.com ) ...
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