Survey: Top Home Life Change of 2020? Disinfection
When asked about recent behavior “likely to continue for years to come,” homeowners listed “disinfection” first, along with tech use and backyard entertaining.
FHFA Extends Affordable Housing Goals Through 2021
Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have marching orders to fund a set percentage of affordable homes, and those mandates won’t change in 2021, FHFA says.
Exodus to the Suburbs Appears to Be Reversing
A pandemic-caused push to relocate from cities to suburbs may have created an opportunity for suburbanites who prefer city living – a reason to make their move now.
Grocery Stores Reflect Home Values Vs. Appreciation
Central Fla. home values rise faster for homes located near an Aldi, but overall home values are higher for properties positioned near Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s.
Fla. Is Rolling Out Extended Unemployment Benefits
Officials say website updates are underway. Under the latest law, PUA unemployment benefits were extended until April 5 for independent contractors and other claimants.
Single-Family Pushes Nov. U.S. Construction 0.9% Higher
Home building offset weaknesses in other parts of the construction industry, and single-family home production rose 5.1% while apartment construction was flat.
CoStar, RentPath Drop Acquisition Deal After FTC Lawsuit
According to an FTC antitrust lawsuit, the deal would “eliminate price and quality competition that benefits both renters and property managers.”
Fla. Consumer Confidence Rises but Rough Year Expected
Floridians expect good things for their personal finances one year from now and the U.S. economy over five years, but they’re pessimistic about 2021’s prospects. Record-high attitudes tanked when the pandemic hit but have been slowly moving higher since then.
U.S. Supreme Court Set to Hear Fla.-Ga. Water Battle
A river doesn’t respect state boundaries, and a long-running dispute between Fla. and Georgia over the Apalachicola river system will be decided by the Supreme Court.
2021 Resolution: Cut Risk – 15 Steps to Resolve Legal Issues
Many legal troubles start with phrases like “I didn’t realize that …” or “I didn’t read that part of the document.” To lower risk and avoid trouble, ask questions, read contracts, do research, take notes, record with cellphone photos and take an extra day to think about things.