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.
2 out of 5 CEOs Predict Full Recovery in 2021
How long will an economic rebound take once the nation moves past COVID-19? Many CEOs expect a strong bounce-back once Americans feel safe outside homes.
Office Landlords Hope Vaccines Will Jump-Start Sector in 2021
Wall Street Journal: “Hundreds of billions of dollars of office building value and mortgages depends on the timing and scale” and its impact on office leases and rents.
COVID-Stricken Couple Says HOA Forced Them to Stay Home
S. Fla. condo owners filed a lawsuit alleging their board deactivated key fobs and threatened arrest if they visited common areas after a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
Realtor Magazine: 2020’s Top Stories for Brokers
Business changed quickly in 2020, from “the sky is falling” to “we can’t keep up” in a matter of months. NAR editors picked the top advice articles for brokers.
2021 Fla. RE Economy: To Plan, You Must First Understand
Fla.’s residential and commercial markets have synergy: Changes in one impact the other. Florida Realtors’ economists will explore their business bond in a Feb. 4 webinar.