Will Solar Panels Go from a Perk to an Expectation?
More owners install solar panels as costs drop, and in Calif., they’re mandatory for new construction. One day, buyers will probably expect every listing to have them.
Drone Use May Be on the Rise
Aerial photography is becoming more common in real estate listings – even for interior shots – and new FAA rules may allow drone use in even more locations.
Not Doing Rental Transactions? They’re a Lead Generator
Some agents avoid rentals because they pay less than home sales., but, beyond steady income, landlords and renters can become leads when they’re ready to buy.
Will the Office Market Bounce Back? There’s a New Twist
As the office market decides how and when employees will return, the employees themselves may pose an unexpected challenge: 39% say they’ll quit if forced back full-time.
Bill on Impact Fee Limits Now on DeSantis’ Desk
The bill, if signed by DeSantis, would add new limitations to the way local governments can levy impact fees – which pay for infrastructure needs – on new developments.
Report: Home Loans Backed by PMI Increased 53% in 2020
The association representing private mortgage insurers (PMI) says the average Fla. buyer has a credit score of 739, a $58K annual income and buys a median $310K home. In 2020, 55% of Fla. first-time buyers relied on PMI to make down payments of less than 20%.
Counting Contract Dates: The Advanced Training Course
Business days, calendar days, holidays? Deposits, inspections, repairs and automatic closing extensions? Contract timelines can still confuse members. Here are some of the top questions posed to Florida Realtors Legal Hotline.
Condos: Who Insures What? Who Pays for Damages?
The 2021 hurricane season began June 1, but water pipes can burst year-round. If an insurable event occurs in a condo, however, is it a unit owner’s job to pay or the association’s? It’s a simple question with a sometimes complicated answer.
Dear Anne: Listing Agents Please Take Care
Listing shortages lead to some disconcerting behavior. Sellers have tremendous leverage in this intense seller’s market, but the Code of Ethics applies during all types of markets. Still, a handful of listing agents take advantage, simply because they think they can get away with it.