CoStar, RentPath Drop Acquisition Deal After FTC Lawsuit
According to an FTC antitrust lawsuit, the deal would “eliminate price and quality competition that benefits both renters and property managers.”
Single-Family Pushes Nov. U.S. Construction 0.9% Higher
Home building offset weaknesses in other parts of the construction industry, and single-family home production rose 5.1% while apartment construction was flat.
Fla. Is Rolling Out Extended Unemployment Benefits
Officials say website updates are underway. Under the latest law, PUA unemployment benefits were extended until April 5 for independent contractors and other claimants.
Grocery Stores Reflect Home Values Vs. Appreciation
Central Fla. home values rise faster for homes located near an Aldi, but overall home values are higher for properties positioned near Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s.
Exodus to the Suburbs Appears to Be Reversing
A pandemic-caused push to relocate from cities to suburbs may have created an opportunity for suburbanites who prefer city living – a reason to make their move now.
Fla. Consumer Confidence Rises but Rough Year Expected
Floridians expect good things for their personal finances one year from now and the U.S. economy over five years, but they’re pessimistic about 2021’s prospects. Record-high attitudes tanked when the pandemic hit but have been slowly moving higher since then.