RE Q&A: Can HOA Enforce Smoking Ban in Common Areas?
While indoor smoking is generally banned, some condo associations have started nixing it in outdoor spaces – but it likely requires a majority vote of unit owners.
How Did Housing Policy Hurt Black Americans? NAR Explains
Two experts clarified historic discrimination at NAR’s convention, saying homeownership helps “launch the next generation,” and many young Black adults lost that edge.
How Can Buyers with VA Loans Compete?
A VA loan is attractive if you’re active or retired military, but sellers sometimes think conventional loans present fewer problems. A larger deposit might help.
New Bidding Wars Expected as International Buyers Return
Inventory remains tight, but it could get tighter if more buyers arrive. Some S. Fla. agents say they’re already getting calls from returning international buyers.
What Will Infrastructure Bill Do for Fla.’s Realtors?
The new law is controversial, but one element – a big investment in broadband for rural areas – could open up areas of Fla. to buyers who no longer commute to work.
Office Market: Owners Deferring to Employees on Return Plans
Office managers aren’t sure about future space needs because they aren’t sure how many workers will return. In a tight labor market, many are letting employees decide.