Gov. DeSantis Appoints 5 to FREC, 3 to Appraisal Board
The state real estate board continues to have Realtor representation, including Patti Ketcham (Tallahassee), Renee Butler (Winter Haven) and Patti Fitzgerald (Jupiter).
FICO: When Should Buyers Start to Check Credit Scores?
The credit-score company created guidelines for people planning to finance a home, car or other loan. Homebuyers should start up to 24 months before shopping.
Mortgage Rates Move Slightly Lower –30-year at 2.77%
After last week’s notable increase in mortgage rates, the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dipped a bit as it continues to hover near all-time record lows.
How Do You Grow Agent Leaders Within a Brokerage?
Everyone benefits if brokers or team leaders encourage others to lead, and in-house events as simple as a book club can facilitate conversations and encourage growth.
What Top Stories Do RE Agents Expect in 2021?
According to top agents, 2021 stories will relate in some way to the pandemic, with the tight inventory of homes topping their list. Also: How will vaccinated sellers react? Will a lot decide to list their home this year after months of waiting? And how many homes will go into foreclosure?
Dec. Housing Starts Up 5.8% – Single-Family Up 12%
The surge follows a 9.8% increase in Nov. Total housing starts for 2020 increased 7% compared to 2019, though builders voice concerns about “supply-side challenges.”