Homeowners Skeptical of iBuyers – But Curious
Survey: 2 of 3 homeowners think they’d make less money using an iBuyer – but they’d consider an iBuyer if it makes home selling faster and easier.
Freddie Mac Eases Granny-Flat Mortgage Financing
Granny flats – small apartments added to a home or built in a yard – will be easier to finance since lenders can now consider rental income for mortgage approvals.
‘Dream House’ Search Often Remodels or Teardowns
Buyer frustration has adjusted some goals as more look for homes they can tear down and replace, or ones with “good bones” they can remodel.
New Laws End Roofer-Advertising Court Fight
A 2021 law limited roofer advertising, but a court injunction blocked enforcement during the trial. Due to just-passed laws, both sides agree the issue is now moot.
Brokers Adapt to Ever-Changing Market
The pandemic lesson: The market can change quickly. A broker forum looked at impacts on the future: hybrid working, value propositions, profitability and more.
Floating Mansion Doesn’t Owe Property Taxes
A mega-houseboat docked on Star Island isn’t a “structure,” according to the Miami-Dade property appraiser, and the county won’t demand property taxes.