RealtyTrac: There’s a Greater Chance Landlords Will Default
4 Fla. counties made the top 25 for increased risk of landlord default, mostly due to an eviction ban that made it harder for some owners to pay the property’s mortgage.
NAR Launches New ‘That’s Who We R’ Commercials
The integrated media mix – video, audio, content partners and social media – presents Realtors as trusted allies along an often emotional home-buying journey.
Builders: High Demand Offsets Higher Costs – for Now
Despite a recent criticism of fast-rising lumber prices, builders’ confidence in Feb. rose one point to 84, a near-record high with 50 considered neither good nor bad.
More Types of Investors Target Affordable Housing
A range of investors are putting money into affordable housing projects for many reasons. Some want to keep rents low, but others plan to renovate and raise rents.
Business Liability Bill Headed to Fla. House Floor
A bill that limits COVID-19-related business liability issues can now go before the full House for a vote once the session begins – a priority issue for Florida Realtors.
NAR Releases Study Addressing Black Homeownership Gap
The study found a gap between Black and white homeownership rates of about 30% (60.8% for whites, 42% for Blacks). Blacks are rejected for mortgages 2.5 times more than whites (10% vs. 4%) and carry higher student loan debt (43% vs. 21% for whites). NAR calls for policy changes.