DeSantis Names Julie Brown to Run DBPR
Julie Brown will now oversee Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) after Halsey Beshears announced he was resigning for health reasons.
Sellers on Sidelines? Pull out the Big Guns: Market Data
Florida Realtors economist: Why should I list now? Show them why graphically based on 1) different home needs, 2) low mortgage rates and 3) equity potential. In 2020, over one-third of Fla. single-family home sellers cashed out and received their list price or more.
Sellers on Sidelines? Pull out the Big Guns: Market Stats
Florida Realtors economist: Why should I list now? Show them why graphically based on 1) different home needs, 2) low mortgage rates and 3) equity potential. In 2020, over one-third of Fla. single-family home sellers cashed out and received their list price or more.
Why Are Credit Scores Soaring in a Recession?
Credit scores hit a record high, and one analyst calls that “bizarre.” But many employed Americans used stimulus checks and commute-money savings to pay down debt.
Housing Starts Drop 6% – but New Permits Suggest Surge
Applications for building permits – considered a good sign of future activity – jumped 10.4% in Jan., elevating expectations for a strong 2021 housing market.
Mortgage Rates Move Notably Higher this Week to 2.81%
The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.81% compared to last week’s 2.73% – but economists still expect rates to hover around 3% for the rest of 2021.
Sliding into the DMs’: Why Instagram Is the New Way to Recruit
Brokers: Establish the online presence you want to project. It’s key to building a team through Instagram, so deciding on an image and social media strategy comes first.
Home Seller Optimism Rose 16% in January
A monthly seller-sentiment index recorded a notable spike in the number of homeowners who think it’s a good time to sell – a possible sign of more future listings.
Business Liability Bill Headed to Fla. House Floor
A bill that limits COVID-19-related business liability issues can now go before the full House for a vote once the session begins – a priority issue for Florida Realtors.
More Types of Investors Target Affordable Housing
A range of investors are putting money into affordable housing projects for many reasons. Some want to keep rents low, but others plan to renovate and raise rents.