April Home Starts Drop 9.5% – Builders Blame Supply Costs
New-home starts fell a surprising 9.5% in April. Builders say buyers are dropping out of the market because a rising cost for raw materials keeps pushing prices higher.
$5B in Relief Money to Help Fight Homelessness
In Fla., 40 agencies will get “Emergency Housing Voucher” money to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
The Best Sales Tool? Good Customer Service
Clients need to believe they’re in good hands. Everything you say should demonstrate your skills, display your values or provide valuable information.
RE Q&A: Can the HOA Force Me to Use Their Paint Color?
Some homeowners associations think they have more power than they do, and they can dictate paint colors only if empowered to do so in the declaration of covenants.
AI Could Become Some Agents’ ‘Secret Weapon’
One day soon, artificial intelligence (AI) will go mainstream. But even now, it can identify soon-to-be customers, allow buyers to view fewer listings and help investors.
What Can Condo Boards Still Do Under the Latest Mask Rules?
Condo associations became COVID-19 cops during the pandemic, and their powers, so far, aren’t diminished much even if the CDC and Fla. say it’s OK to go without masks.
Funds Eye Commercial Buys Post-Recession – But What to Get?
Investors save money during boom times to buy distressed property when things slow, but what’s a post-pandemic bargain? Should they buy offices or retail? It’s not clear.
More South Floridians Moving North – but They Stay in Fla.
Rising costs motivate some movers, but a lot of South Floridians are maximizing profits by selling their home now and moving to an area where their housing dollar buys more real estate. Moves to Tampa, Orlando, Fort Myers, St. Lucie County and more are up 108% this quarter.
Fla. Attorney General Warning: Beware of Moving Scams
In the wake of recent complaints, AG Ashley Moody warned movers about tricks some companies use, including a refusal to unload a truck until buyers pay more money.
Prediction: ‘5G Availability’ to Become Major Selling Point
Thanks in part to working from home, people want blazing fast internet access, and 5G, once widely installed, could be up to 100 times faster than current 4G connections.