Is it Better to Rent or Buy? It’s Not that Simple
New ATTOM data suggests it’s cheaper to rent than buy in some Fla. areas – but it doesn’t consider future rent increases or savings, via equity, in homeownership.
Buyers Rushing to Lock in Mortgages Fla.
Mortgage rates remain in near-all-time-low territory, but recent upticks have panicked some buyers who now hope to land a home sooner rather than later.
Fla. Migration: Temporary 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.
Supreme Court to Hear Property Tax Fight
Should a homeowner get the full homestead exemption if they rent out bedrooms? Two courts have said yes, but the Fla. Supreme Court will now take up the case.
A Property Rights Lawsuit 17 Years in the Making
Fla. officials went into private backyards and cut down citrus trees in the early 2000s. Now, 17 years later, some owners will receive financial compensation.
Homesteaders Will Have 30 Days to Buy FHA REOs
After March 1, resident-owners will have 30-day exclusive access to bid on homes foreclosed by FHA before the government opens a sale to investors.
2021 Foreclosure Activity Hits All-Time Low
That tsunami of foreclosures expected when forbearance ended? Barely a splash. ATTOM predicts an uptick that won’t reach “normal levels” until year’s end.
New Data Shows Flood Cost Changes by Zip Code
Under Flood Risk Rating 2.0, how many homes in your zip code will pay more? NFIP exec says even increases are on par with yearly boosts under the old system.
HUD Grants Palm Beach $14M Loan Guarantee
The business-loan money, part of HUD’s Community Development Block Grant program, requires that 51% of new jobs go to lower-income county residents.
Disaster Relief Fund Awards $200K in 2021
When Realtors, employees or association staff need help following a natural disaster, Florida Realtors Disaster Relief Fund steps in to help.