U.S. News & World Report: Fla. Has 8 of Top 10 ‘Best Retirement’ Metros
The magazine’s 2021 list ranks Fla. metros in the top four spots– Sarasota, Naples, Daytona Beach and Melbourne – but 7 other Fla. metros also made it into the top 20.
A Dab of Halloween Can Boost Social Media Posts
Halloween topics, like trick-or-treating safety tips, can boost posts but even a consistent fall theme can increase engagement and create a feeling of mutual celebration.
Study: 3 Fla. Metros in Top 10 for Highest Rent Increases
Over the past 7 quarters, Tampa-St. Pete had the nation’s second-highest rent increases (23.7%), with Jacksonville No. 3 (up 23%) and Broward County No. 9 (19.5%).
Lumber Prices Dropped 65% – But Don’t Expect Cheaper Homes
Rising lumber costs pushed new-home prices higher and higher. While that supply-chain problem is easing, however, other building materials are still in short supply, even as builders face a labor shortage and high buyer demand. The bottom line: New-home costs won’t plateau anytime soon.
NAR Names Clearwater Realtor as Good Neighbor Award Winner
The contest to recognize Realtors who serve their communities selects 5 Realtors each year. In 2021, Christina Sauger was honored for her work feeding those in need.
Desktop Appraisals Will Outlast the Pandemic
FHFA announced this week that remote appraisals for conventional loans – a temporary pandemic-era change – will become a permanent option starting in 2022.