Ending Buyer Broker or Listing Agreements Early

There are important differences between a conditional and unconditional termination when a buyer or seller and brokerage firm agree to part ways.

Florida’s Law for Written Listing Agreements

In Florida, written listing agreements must include an end date. Sellers should receive a copy of the signed agreement.

October New Home Sales Down on Higher Rates

New home sales dropped 17.3% in October to 610,000, with a 9.4% annual decline. Median price was $437,300, and 481,000 homes were for sale.

Experts: Black Homeownership Lags in the U.S.

Homeownership rates among Black households was 45.7% in 2023 from its peak of 49% in 2004. One expert said market forces work against Black homeowners.