Florida Realtors and the Florida Bar work together to keep FR/Bar contracts current and useful, and the latest update has just received final approval from both groups. Members will have time to study the changes before it replaces current forms on Nov. 1. The AS IS contract, Residential contract and seven Riders were updated, and…
The newly named company says it will focus on older housing stock and use AI-powered analytics to help real estate investors make decisions.
The pictures and virtual tours aren’t all that great in many listings – but that’s a benefit for those agents who take extra time to make sure their listing visuals “pop.”
Buyers who put less than 20% down often need private-mortgage insurance – but with a 20% year-to-year uptick in home values, many owners may be able to cancel it now.
38% of homeowner households and 66% of renter households have difficulty paying for usual household expenses, including food, according to NAR’s study. “Housing affordability and food sufficiency are inseparable to families’ balance sheets,” says NAR VP Jessica Lautz.
Of that money, almost $1.5M goes to four groups under HUD’s Private Enforcement Initiative to investigate and litigate complaints filed under the Fair Housing Act.
NAR’s awards highlight Realtors across the U.S. who have dedicated their time, money and passion to helping others – and one 2021 finalist hails from Fla.
Stay current with creditors tracked by credit score firms, but also do some homework: Understand credit scores and how they impact your life.
In many areas, homeownership not only offers long-term wealth but also immediate cost benefits. For some FHA 3.5%-down buyers, monthly payments actually go down.
Rates continue to average less than 3% as signs show the economy – at least so far – appears to be outpacing the delta variant of COVID.