Fla. to Distribute $676M in Homeowner Mortgage Aid
On Feb. 9, the U.S. Treasury OK’d Fla.’s plan to distribute federal money to help homeowners, though the state has not yet released its distribution plan.
On Feb. 9, the U.S. Treasury OK’d Fla.’s plan to distribute federal money to help homeowners, though the state has not yet released its distribution plan.
While the number of housing starts declined 4.1% compared to Dec., the number of building permits – indicators of future housing-start numbers – rose 0.7%.
While Facebook still dominates marketing, it’s losing share to LinkedIn, at least within the real estate industry. And TikTok appears to be on the rise, too.
Feb.’s confidence index fell another point. It’s a still-strong 82, but “many builders wait months to receive cabinets, garage doors, countertops and appliances.”
Cities in Florida, New York and New Jersey are seeing steep jumps in rent. Austin, Texas had biggest 1-year gain, 40%; rent in Orlando rose 30%.
Micro apartments are about two-thirds the size of a regular apartment but also cost less money, which could make them a hot option for downtown urban areas.
Online videos may make up over 82% of all consumer internet traffic, so it’s key to use a good camera, microphone and have proper lighting.
Condo Q&A: The answer may depend on what type of meeting is being held, if it’s a regular board meeting or involves a special assessment or other issue.
Groundworks: 78% of 978 owners recently surveyed say they’re worried about foundation damage to their home; 25% say they’re rather sell than fix those issues.
As St. Johns Insurance and Lighthouse Property Insurance Corp. announce the decisions, state lawmakers consider proposals to address the troubled industry.