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Utility Costs, Indoor Air Quality, and Energy Efficiency Drive Commercial Real Estate Sustainability Decisions

By Kymberly Franklin posted yesterday
WASHINGTON (December 4, 2025) – Commercial clients are putting building performance at the center of their real estate decisions, with a strong focus on operating costs, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency, according to the National Association of REALTORS® 2025 REALTORS® Commercial Sustainability Report . "Commercial real estate agents recognize the importance of sustainability when purchasing, leasing, or selling properties," said NAR Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz. "Properties with green building certifications tend to have higher property values and are more energy efficient than buildings without a certification." "More commercial practitioners ...

NAR: 2025 Profile of Real Estate Firms

By Kymberly Franklin posted 2 days ago
Real Estate Firms Cite Housing Affordability and Rising Costs as Biggest Challenges Despite these obstacles, more firms expect profitability to increase WASHINGTON (November 19, 2025) – Real estate firms are bracing for continued challenges related to housing affordability and rising industry costs, according to the 2025 Profile of Real Estate Firms published by the National Association of REALTORS ® today. Top challenges for real estate firms: · Housing affordability (56%) · Industry costs (36%, up from 34% in 2023) · Local economic conditions (35%, up from ...

Brevard County Housing Statistics October 2025

By Kymberly Franklin posted 14 days ago
For Immediate Release: Palm Shores, FL -- October 2025 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. Stay informed with our monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales reports for Single Family Homes and Townhouses/Condos, available on our website. We also provide Yearly Distressed Market Summaries for both property types. A quick recap of the Brevard County Residential Report for October 2025: Closed Sales are up 10.6% for October 2025 in which the number of units closed was 843 compared to 762 in October 2024, with ...

October 2025 Brevard County Housing Statistics

By Kymberly Franklin posted 15 days ago
For Immediate Release: Palm Shores, FL -- October 2025 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. Stay informed with our monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales reports for Single Family Homes and Townhouses/Condos, available on our website. We also provide Yearly Distressed Market Summaries for both property types. A quick recap of the Brevard County Residential Report for October 2025: Closed Sales are up 10.6% for October 2025 in which the number of units closed was 843 compared to 762 in October ...

Federal Housing Programs to Resume Following Government Spending Deal

By Kymberly Franklin posted 22 days ago
Federal Housing Programs to Resume Following Government Spending Deal November 13, 2025 Residential Real Estate , Flood Insurance , Veterans Affairs , FHA Programs Federal housing programs will be back online after President Trump signed a bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Federal programs critical to the U.S. housing market are set to resume after the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation to fund the government and end the longest shutdown in American history. The measure, which passed the Senate 60–40 on Monday, ...

REALTORS® Commitment to Excellence (C2EX)

By Kymberly Franklin posted 22 days ago
REALTORS® Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) Be an advocate for the future of our industry. Be committed to excellence. You can access C2EX, NAR’s innovative professional endorsement program, as a mobile app—anywhere, anytime—along with a digital coach who assists and motivates you on your endorsement journey. With the flexibility to create a development plan tailored to your schedule, you gain access to handy, concise content that fits seamlessly into your day-to-day tasks. The C2EX program’s digital coach helps you prioritize topics best suited to your individual growth. Throughout your journey, your digital coach offers ongoing guidance, ...

Disaster Relief Fund Opens After Flash Floods

By Kymberly Franklin posted 11-04-2025
Disaster Relief Fund Opens After Flash Floods After torrential rain and flash flooding damaged homes and businesses in Brevard and Lake counties, Florida Realtors opened its Disaster Relief Fund to aid recovery. ORLANDO, Fla. — After days of heavy rain triggered flash floods, flooded homes and sinkholes across northern Brevard and Lake counties, the Florida Realtors®' Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) has opened to help recovery from the damage. Realtors®, their employees, local associations and staff impacted by the rainfall in Brevard and Lake can apply for help through DRF . The application deadline is April 30, 2026. Applicants must be a member ...

National Native American Heritage Month: Key Insights on Population, Demographics, and Homeownership Trends

By Kymberly Franklin posted 11-04-2025
November was Native American Heritage Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the rich history, culture, and contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native communities across the United States. Many of us may need to reach back to our school days to recall what we learned about these communities. In celebration of this month, we’re sharing key insights to deepen our understanding of population growth, demographics, and homeownership trends within Native communities today, and how they compare to other racial and ethnic groups. Population Growth and Demographics Population The American Indian and Alaska Native population - estimated at about 3.3 million ...

REALTOR ALERT: Uptick in Potential Fraudulent Listings on Online Platforms:

By Kymberly Franklin posted 10-30-2025
Uptick in Potential Fraudulent Listings on Online Platforms: We’ve been advised of an uptick in potentially fraudulent rental listings on online platforms, especially Facebook Marketplace. We encourage you to check your listing addresses on online platforms. If you encounter a suspicious listing, please take the following steps to report it: Report the listing on Facebook Marketplace: Navigate to the listing: Open the Facebook Marketplace listing you want to report. Click on the 3 dots button Select "Report listing": Click or tap "Report listing" and then "Continue". Choose "Scam": Select "Scam" as the reason for your ...

REALTOR ALERT: Flood Resources

By Kymberly Franklin posted 10-30-2025
Were you impacted by the recent storm and flood damage in Brevard or Lake County? The Florida Realtors® Disaster Relief Fund is now accepting applications from members impacted by the storm and flood damage in Lake and Brevard counties that occurred in late October 2025. Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2026. To qualify, applicants must be a member of the REALTOR® family prior to the disaster and must have sustained serious physical and/or structural damage—including, but not limited to, water intrusion—to their primary residence or real estate office. Before applying, review the eligibility details and frequently asked ...

Your Latest Member Benefit Has Launched: Free Floor Plans are Now Available Via CubiCasa

By Kymberly Franklin posted 10-29-2025
Free Floor Plans are Now Available to Space Coast Association of Realtors Members Via CubiCasa We’re excited today to announce that free CubiCasa floor plans are available to all Space Coast Association of Realtors members. CubiCasa is a revolutionary mobile app that produces detailed and attractive floor plans from a simple five-minute scan of a home. The app requires little training and no extra equipment; it will work with almost any smartphone or tablet you already own. Because it’s so easy to use, it can be used widely by agents, appraisers, real estate photographers, and more. Per the annual NAR Homebuyers and Sellers Survey, ...

Volunteer for our 2026 Committees

By Kymberly Franklin posted 10-28-2025
Volunteer for our 2026 Committees Volunteering on a committee at the Space Coast Association of REALTORS® is not just an opportunity, it's a launchpad for your career and a chance to give back to the community! . Here’s why you should consider it: Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow Realtors, industry leaders, and professionals to expand your professional circle and forge valuable relationships. Skill Development: Enhance essential skills like leadership, negotiation, and project management through hands-on experiences that enrich your professional toolkit. Industry Insight: Gain a deeper understanding of current industry trends, ...

Space Coast MLS TIP: Duplicate/Ghost Accounts For the purposes of the Data Share

By Kymberly Franklin posted 10-27-2025
MLS TIP: Duplicate/Ghost Accounts For the purposes of the Data Share, because St Augustine is on a different MLS system than us & the other members of the Data Share (we use Flex), contact cards needed to be created in St Augustine’s system so that all member names within the Data Share would be available. The St Augustine version is a “ghost” version, this does not go anywhere & does not attach to anything – no credit is given either in Space Coast or any of the other Data Share MLSs when the St Augustine accounts are chosen as Listing Member or Selling Member. Should you notice that the St Augustine account was chosen by mistake, please ...

September and Q3 2025 Brevard County housing statistics

By Kymberly Franklin posted 10-23-2025
For Immediate Release: Palm Shores, FL -- Q3 & September 2025 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. Stay informed with our monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales reports for Single Family Homes and Townhouses/Condos, available on our website. We also provide Yearly Distressed Market Summaries for both property types. A quick recap of the Brevard County Residential Report for September 2025: · Closed Sales are up 12.6% for September 2025 in which the number of units ...

Q3 & September 2025 Brevard County Housing Statistics

By Kymberly Franklin posted 10-22-2025
For Immediate Release: Palm Shores, FL -- Q3 & September 2025 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. Stay informed with our monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales reports for Single Family Homes and Townhouses/Condos, available on our website. We also provide Yearly Distressed Market Summaries for both property types. A quick recap of the Brevard County Residential Report for September 2025: Closed Sales are up 12.6% for September 2025 in which the number of units closed was ...

August 2025 Commercial Real Estate Market Insights

By Kymberly Franklin posted 10-14-2025
August 2025 Commercial Real Estate Market Insights In July 2025, the Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 4.5% for the fifth consecutive meeting, holding steady after last year's cuts. Inflation was virtually unchanged at 2.7%, remaining above the Fed's 2% goal. Job growth weakened, with payrolls up just 73,000 after sharp downward revisions in May and June, while unemployment edged up to 4.2%. The economy, however, showed some resilience, with GDP rebounding 3% in Q2, driven by stronger consumer spending and lower imports. With the labor market cooling, the Federal Reserve is anticipated to cut the rates as soon as September, eventually easing ...

August 2025 Brevard County housing statistics

By Kymberly Franklin posted 10-13-2025
For Immediate Release: Palm Shores, FL -- August 2025 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 2025: Closed Sales are down -2.4% for August 2025 in which the number of units closed was 890 compared to 912 in August 2024, with an increase in cash sales of 15.5%. New Pending Sales are up 2.6% and New Listings are down -5.8%. The Median Sales Price for Brevard County Single Family homes is -4.0% to $369,715 compared to a year ago, ...

Space Coast MLS TIP: Work Smarter: Time-Saving Customizations

By Kymberly Franklin posted 10-08-2025
Work Smarter: Time-Saving Customizations If you want to customize your Flexmls Web experience and make it your own, this is the video for you. Save time by customizing your dashboard, gadgets, and menu favorites to give you quick access to your most frequently used features. Watch a video tutorial here

August Space Coast MLS Housing Statistics

By Kymberly Franklin posted 09-22-2025
For Immediate Release: Palm Shores, FL -- August 2025 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 2025: Closed Sales are down -2.4% for August 2025 in which the number of units closed was 890 compared to 912 in August 2024, with an increase in cash sales of 15.5%. New Pending Sales are up 2.6% and New Listings are down -5.8%. The Median Sales Price for Brevard County Single Family homes is -4.0% to $369,715 compared to a year ago, ...

Your 2025 Board of Directors Election Results are In!

By Kymberly Franklin posted 09-11-2025
2025 Board of Directors Election Results September 11, 2025 On behalf of the Space Coast Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to every member who participated in this year’s Board of Directors Election, thank you! . Before we share the results, we invite you to pause with us for a moment of silence in remembrance of September 11, 2001. Today, we honor the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the resilience of our nation. . This year, 4,913 REALTOR® members were eligible to vote. Our Bylaws require 10% participation, equal to 491 members for quorum. We are pleased to report that quorum was achieved, ...