Fla. Considers Property-Insurer Ratings Change
Ratings-company Demotech has the indirect power to shut down insurers if it lowers their grade, and its future is being reconsidered after it dinged 17 companies.
Wall Street Players Boost Build-to-Rent Market
Faced with a low inventory of for-sale homes, investors are building for-rent single-family homes – a new-home niche up 91% year-to-year in the second quarter.
Better Now to Rent or Buy? It’s Complicated
Mortgage bankers say a mortgage payment in the second quarter was 1.5 times higher than asking rent – but rents keep rising and buying locks in financial certainty.
RE Q&A: Should I Sue for My Condo Flood Damage?
A condo dweller says a faulty valve in the unit above him flooded his home – but the owner above him has no insurance. Must he sue to recoup damage costs?
Writer’s Block? 8 Resources for RE Ideas
Technology has taken some pressure off writers bereft of ideas by aggregating recent headlines and suggesting blog topics based on preferred keywords.
Bankrate’s Best State for Retirement in 2022? Florida
In a study heavily weighted for affordability, Fla. “unsurprisingly took the top spot,” while Alaska, despite its affordability, came in last.
ARM Loans Hit Highest Level in 15 years
In June and July, 12% of mortgage borrowers opted for an ARM – a money-saving tactic that offers a bit more risk. And it’s not just used by lower-income buyers.
Solid Fundamentals For Commercial in 2Q
NAREIT: In spite of growing concern about a slowing economy, demand for commercial real estate remained healthy across most sectors in the second quarter.
Momentum-Gaining Skills Fight the Downturn
Compare your current business to earlier months. What’s different? Once you figure out a baseline, adjust habits and marketing to accommodate the change.
2 Floridians Honored by NAR Good Neighbor Awards
Of 10 Realtors NAR recognized for charitable work in 2022, two live in Fla.: Debbie Miller from Lakeland and MaliVai Washington from Jacksonville Beach.