Surfside Settlement Hearing Scheduled March 30
The proposed $83M settlement is for people who lost property and belongings in the condo collapse. Objections can be filed until March 23.
Typical 2010 Buyer Earned $229K in 10 Years
NAR: Orlando and Tampa ranked near the top for middle-income-owner equity increases, though 71% of equity growth went to the high-income group.
What Are Novice Sellers’ Top 3 Mistakes?
The listing price is a strategy, but many sellers think of it as an expectation. Perhaps the toughest mistake? Thinking they can make more as a FSBO.
U.S. Takes Step to Regulate Cryptocurrency Market
Cryptocurrency home sales barely have a toehold, and a new exec order from Pres. Biden may change the rules. The order suggests regulation and a U.S.-owned version.
RE Q&A: Do I Really Need Title Insurance?
If you pay for a title search, why do you also need title insurance? And if I’ve never heard of anyone that had a title insurance issue, why do I have to buy it?
Apple Unveils New iPhone SE, iPad Air
The company unveiled a new budget-level iPhone SE for $429 and an iPad Air in new colors. Both support the faster 5G connections.
Freddie Honors Workforce Housing Developer
The Texas minority and woman-owned investment firm focuses on creating workforce housing and, so far, has acquired 13K apartments worth roughly $2B.
Few Russians Purchase in U.S., Even Fewer Expected Now
Sunny Isles, Fla. – “Little Moscow” – has been hot for Russian investors buying luxury homes. But sanctions send a message that investments may not be safeguarded.
Economic Standoff? Low Rates vs. Home Prices
Florida Realtors economist: Low interest rates made monthly mortgage payments cheaper, but home price appreciation may be washing out the impact of low rates.
What Makes a Good First Impression? Everything
Customers form an impression based on everything they see: clothes, jewelry, office décor. A UF study found laptop stickers enough to form an accurate impression.