Dec. Home Starts Increase for Third Straight Month
For all of 2021, home starts were up 15.6% compared to 2020. Builders are slowly ramping up construction in spite of rising costs for raw materials.
How Will the Uptick in Investors Play Out?
As rents soar, investors buy more homes – but a Moody’s Analytics economist says that’s a potential precursor to price declines if they decide it’s time to sell.
Email Drip Campaigns? What You Should Know
If a person needs to hear something seven times in order for it to stick, an email drip campaign fills the bill. But generic emails won’t do the job.
QR Code Scams? But They Seem So Safe
Linking via QR codes is just as risky as clicking attached email files. If QR code scams continue to grow, it could hurt their effectiveness as a marketing tool.
How to Get HOA Approval with a Low Credit Score
RE Q&A: A potential condo buyer avoids credit cards and debt, but is financially secure. How can she make that clear to an HOA board that considers credit scores?
Jan. Builder Confidence Dinged by Rising Prices
Builders remain extremely confident, but NAHB blamed a one point drop in its confidence index on inflation and the rising cost of raw materials.
2022 Market? AP Interviews NAR’s Top Economist
Increased supply and some chopping of demand due to rising interest rates should make the market less competitive, with price increases returning to normal.
Educated Social Contacts Become Future Clients
“What do I need to know to buy a home?” Teachers sound smart, and a strong social media education strategy impresses readers and draws in clients.
Surfside Collapse Challenges Many Older Condos
TCPalm study finds about 70 Treasure Coast condos have maintenance issues – but repair costs often present a problem if a lot of unit owners are on fixed incomes.
Fla. Migration: Small Blip or Big Movement?
At Florida Real Estate Trends (Jan. 20), a diverse roster of experts will discuss the growing number of residents moving to Fla. and what it means for the future.