Appeals Court Overturns Beach Access Ruling
The decision overturns an earlier ruling that backed waterfront property owners. The issue focused on dry-sand parts of the beach, “customary use” rules and a 2018 law.
Mortgage Giant Will Soon Accept Bitcoin Payments
United Wholesale Mortgage plans to accept cryptocurrency before the end of this year, saying it wants to be the first lender in the U.S. to do so.
Big Life Changes Spark Big Moves – Including Lost Loves
A “fresh start” pushes many singles to upend their life and seek a new one. Still, almost half of relocating love-losers pick a destination for its job opportunities.
NAR: U.S. Home Sales Climb 2% Higher in July
Prices rose 17.8%, and in a positive sign, the for-sale inventory rose 7.3%. Economist Yun says there’s a chance prices “will level off as inventory continues to improve.”
Moving Scams Are Back with S. Fla. a Hotbed of Activity
Moving “brokers” may entice relocators with low-ball estimates and promise to “handle all the details,” then subcontract the actual move to dicey third-party vendors.
Fla.’s Housing Market: Median Price, New Listings Rise in July
Florida Realtors’ data: Median prices for single-family existing homes rose 20.3% year-over-year to $355,000; up 20.5% to $253,000 for condos/townhomes. Chief Economist O’Connor says July data shows signs Fla.’s housing market is heading on a steady path toward normalcy.