NAHB: Supply Problems Continue to Worry Builders
Buyer demand remains strong, but builders can’t deliver homes until supply-side challenges subside, pushing NAHB’s builder attitude index one point lower this month.
Launching a Listing: The Seven-Day Strategy
Seller’s agents have an opportunity to debut a listing in a way that increases the chance they’ll also find a buyer, but it takes more than just adding it to the MLS.
Leaders Worry About Recovery as COVID Variant Spreads
The stock market plunged as biz leaders worried about the Delta variant and any possible impact on closures, federal bans and even a renewed hesitancy among home sellers.
Men Plead Guilty in Fla. to $1.3B Real Estate Fraud Scam
In S. Fla., two Calif. men pleaded guilty for their role in a $1.3 billion real estate fraud scheme that stole money from thousands of investors across the U.S.
June Rental Prices Broke Records in 44 Cities
Realtor.com rental listing costs were up 8.1% year-to-year in June, and two Fla. metros ranked in the top 10 for increases: Tampa-St. Pete, up 21.2% and Jacksonville, up 14.4%. Overall, two-bedroom units saw the largest increase, 10.2%, as demand for a larger living space continues.
FHFA Scraps Homeowners’ Fee for Refinancing
In 2020, FHFA made homeowners pay an extra fee if they refinance, but that fee will go away after Aug. 1 – part of a new focus to help owners keep their property.
Fla.’s Rental Assistance Program Provides Financial Relief
Housing providers and tenants financially impacted by the pandemic need to look into the OUR Florida program for potential relief.
Writing Copy That Sells High-End Homes
A good home description makes the property appeal to a range of buyers, but luxury homes often have a defining style. If so, focus on that home’s uniqueness.
Worried About Inflation? Fed Chief Says ‘Be Patient’
Over two days of Congressional testimony, Fed Chair Powell held to his belief that inflation is a temporary concern: Over time, it will fade and perhaps even reverse.
NAR Forum: ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Inventory Crisis
Americans need homes – what can be done? NAR, HUD and others say it took over a decade of underbuilding to get here, and fixing it requires a major national commitment.