What Do I Say When I Reconnect with Old Leads?
Any version of “We haven’t talked in over six months, but …” can be awkward, but you can break the ice by asking the right questions and listening to their answers.
Fla. Releases $150M for 20 Infrastructure Projects in 15 Counties
Gov. DeSantis says the money from HUD will go to large-scale infrastructure projects that can make Fla. communities more resilient to future disasters.
Condo Q&A: Money Budgeted but a Big Project Can’t Wait
Boards have a few options for necessary quick repairs. Also: Can a board charge an owner $10K for violating the governing documents?
RE Q&A: Can HOA Shut Pool If One Resident Broke the Rules?
An HOA rule mandated that only tenants – no guests – could use the pool, and it shut down the entire pool for a day after someone broke that rule. Is that legal?
Could Vacant Commercial Buildings Become Affordable Housing?
The short answer seems to be yes – but without clear expectations for the commercial industry’s post-pandemic rebound, few investors are willing to commit yet.
March Home Starts Rebound After Frigid Feb. Drop
March housing starts rose almost 20%, and building permits, a sign of future activity, rose 2.7%. Lumber prices, which tripled in just one year, remain a major challenge.
That Suburban Homebuyer Could Be a Foreign Government
Some large, international commercial buyers have started to invest in single-family suburban homes, viewing them as less expensive than apartment building investments.
Fair Housing Month: NAR President Appeals for Unity
Realtors “can be a force for good and bringing people together,” NAR President Pres. Charlie Oppler said during a special program that honors Fair Housing Month.
How Many Homes Does the U.S. Need to Catch Up? Almost 4M
Why is the inventory of for-sale homes so tight? A new analysis by Freddie Mac found that supply will meet demand only if the U.S. adds 3.8M new homes. The housing need now is 52% greater than it was in 2018, just three years earlier – and it’s even worse for entry-level homes.
Mortgage Rates Fall Again – 30-year Loan Down to 3.04%
After two months of rising mortgage rates, they dropped lower for the second week in a row, with the average 30-year, fixed loan down to 3.04% from last week’s 3.13%.