Pandemic Pushed the RE Industry to Adopt More Tech Tools
If the average transaction takes 181 steps, how many can be simplified? Agents are now finding out as pandemic precautions pushed more of them to adopt new technology.
COVID Challenge for Biz Owners: What If You Can’t Work?
Some brokers and independent contractors have pragmatic concerns about COVID-19: If a business can’t function without its owner, what happens if they get sick?
Landlord or Investment Owner? Your Renters Are RE Leads
Many renters still think they need 20% down to buy a home. Landlords are in a unique position to explain the buying process and convert renters into buyers.
Will Fla. Lawmakers Do Something About High Property Insurance Costs?
Property insurance costs keep going up, and the 2020 Florida Legislature is feeling pressure to do something about it. The issue generates controversy, but, among other things, they could change attorneys’ fees, reduce coverage, create claim deadlines or adjust a number of other things.
Push for Multi-Gen Housing Tied to Fear of Senior Living Homes
While cultural and financial concerns push demand for multi-generational housing, more adult children now think it’s also a way to keep Mom and Dad safe as they age.
NAR Board Changes: MLS Standards, Tax Policies and More
In addition to Code of Ethics changes, NAR’s board approved 8 recommendations for consistent MLS standards and approved greater support for housing-shortage policies.
CFPB Website Helps At-Risk Homeowners and Renters
More homeowners are heading toward default even though they have forbearance or other options, and CFPB is encouraging lenders to share their info with clients.
How Do You Get a Home Loan After Retirement?
In general, monthly income helps mortgage qualifying more than retirement money in the bank. Retirees should prep for a purchase a few months before they plan to buy.
Survey: 2 Out of 3 Buyers Shopped for More than 3 Months
2 out of 5 (38%) actively engaged homebuyers said high prices kept them from actually submitting a bid, while 30% said they’d put in an offer but were outbid.
NAR Approves Changes to Professional Standards Rules
The board voted to add Standard of Practice 10-5, which requires Realtors “not use harassing speech, hate speech, epithets or slurs based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity” even outside real estate transactions.