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With Women’s History Month coming to a close, NEFAR has chosen to highlight another past female president who has impacted the association and local industry. NEFAR’s 2023 President, Diana Galavis, came into the real estate industry following in her mother’s footsteps. Her strongest belief when it comes to empowering women to take on leadership positions in the industry is helping find and nurture leadership qualities in one another.? To listen to Diana’s full interview visit: https://loom.ly/v9ZsRe4 To listen to Missi Howell’s full interview visit: https://loom.ly/o3_2jJw #NEFAR #NEFAR2023President #WomensHistoryMonth

The Home Affordability Index dipped to a score of 66, a 2.9% decrease from January. The median number of days on the market decreased to 41 days, a 19.6% decrease from January, indicating homes selling more quickly than they did last month. For more market stats visit: https://loom.ly/k6wQQvM #NEFAR #MarketStats

Don't forget, the deadline for license renewal is coming up on March 31, 2025! One in four REALTORS must renew their license by this deadline. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/0UYI4XQ #NEFAR #LicenseRenewal

In honor of Women's History Month we would like to highlight some of our past female NEFAR presidents! With a career spanning around 50-years and counting, Missi Howell has paved the way for professionalism in real estate! From passing her real estate, broker, and instructor tests to serving as NEFAR’s 2021 President, she has left a lasting impact. One of her proudest achievements? Helping launch the EDGE Society—a program dedicated to raising the bar in ethics, diversity, and excellence. To learn more about EDGE visit: https://loom.ly/9h_2AGA Be on the look out for our upcoming article on the accomplishments of some of our past female presidents! #NEFAR #NEFAR2021President #WomensHistoryMonth

Since January, the active inventory of single-family homes increased by 10.7% to 7,954 properties. This is a drastic increase from the previous year, as the number of properties has grown exponentially by 69.9% since February 2024. This rise in inventory from 2024 is a positive change for buyers, as they have many options to choose from. #NEFAR #MarketStats

NEFAR’s Beaches and Main offices will close tomorrow at 12:00 PM through the end of the day as we pay our respects to former Senior Writer & Editor, Marcia Hodgson. Both offices will reopen at normal hours on Friday, March 21. Marcia's funeral service will be held at 1 PM at St. John’s Cathedral (256 E Church St, Jacksonville), followed by an onsite reception. To learn more about Marcia's legacy please read: https://loom.ly/VamJt8c The Putnam and Southwest offices will remain open as scheduled.

NEFAR members took their safety into their own hands at our recent Real Estate Professional Safety course! They learned how to stay aware, assess risks, and use defensive tactics to protect themselves before, during, and after showings. A huge thank you to Chris Oklevitch from Adrenaline Self-Defense LLC for sharing invaluable strategies and hands-on training to keep our members safe on the job! #NEFAR #RealtorSafety

With spring on the horizon the housing market in Northeast Florida sees a continuing rise in inventory, and homes selling a little bit faster than last month. The median sales price for single-family homes in Northeast Florida’s six-county region increased by 4% since February, rising to $389,989. #NEFAR #MarketStats

Don't leave your security to chance—be prepared! This course equips you with essential situational awareness, crime prevention strategies, and hands-on defensive tactics to protect yourself before, during, and after property showings. From open houses to one-on-one showings, empower yourself with the knowledge and skills to stay safe on the job. Sign up today: https://loom.ly/ouGI2zo #NEFAR #RealtorSafety

This week, our NEFAR members attended Great American Realtor Days (GARD) in Tallahassee, proudly representing NEFAR and Florida Realtors! They met with legislators to advocate for policies that support homeownership, property rights, and a strong real estate market. Thank you to our members for using their voices to make a difference! #NEFAR #GARD #FloridaRealtors