Condo Q&A: What Happens to Unspent Money?
It may or may not be returned to owners. Also: What oversight rules will change due to the Surfside tragedy? Here’s what the Florida Bar recommends.
Citizens Ends 2021 with 759K Policies
The Fla.-owned “insurer of last resort” added 217K policies in a year. Lawmakers seek solutions, and a number of changes are being considered.
Did Fed Wait Too Long to Fight Inflation?
While many people back the Fed’s long low-interest policies, some experts think it may be forced to increase interest rates more than three times this year.
Will S. Fla. Voters OK Property Tax Hikes?
In light of the Parkland tragedy, South Fla. voters will consider voluntarily higher property taxes in order to boost school safety and pay teachers more.
Are You Making Home Pricing Mistakes?
There’s a psychological value to an asking price ending in 9, like $399,000. But potential buyers searching for $400K-$450K homes won’t see it.
Bill Embraces Algae Task Force Recommendations
A Fla. legislative committee unanimously passed some Blue-Green Algae Task Force recommendations, including a septic tank inspection every five years.
More Middle-Class Buyers Using Cash-Offer Services
In today’s competitive market, more buyers are turning to a cadre of relatively new companies that help them submit an all-cash offer.
Some Owners Have ‘Seller’s Market’ Misconceptions
“Aspirational pricing” doesn’t work well in any real estate market. Buyers will risk a bidding war only if they first see some level of value.
Latest Home Tech Invention: Better Connections
“Matter” is a buzzword for the next stage in smart homes, and 20-plus companies offer “matter” that connects diverse tech products to a single platform.
‘Energy Efficient’ a Selling Point for Older Homes
Sometimes buyers’ general desire for a newer home can be countered by an older home that has been upgraded to be considered “energy efficient.”