April Home Starts Drop 9.5% – Builders Blame Supply Costs
New-home starts fell a surprising 9.5% in April. Builders say buyers are dropping out of the market because a rising cost for raw materials keeps pushing prices higher.
Fla. Insurer Growing as 3 Private Insurers Cancel Policies
State-owned Citizens Property Ins. is growing rapidly, and Fla. insurance regulators recently authorized “extraordinary” terminations for thousands of homeowners insured by Universal Insurance of North America, Gulfstream Property & Casualty and Southern Fidelity.
$5B in Relief Money to Help Fight Homelessness
In Fla., 40 agencies will get “Emergency Housing Voucher” money to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
RE Q&A: Can the HOA Force Me to Use Their Paint Color?
Some homeowners associations think they have more power than they do, and they can dictate paint colors only if empowered to do so in the declaration of covenants.
The Best Sales Tool? Good Customer Service
Clients need to believe they’re in good hands. Everything you say should demonstrate your skills, display your values or provide valuable information.
AI Could Become Some Agents’ ‘Secret Weapon’
One day soon, artificial intelligence (AI) will go mainstream. But even now, it can identify soon-to-be customers, allow buyers to view fewer listings and help investors.