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.
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.