An association study for the virtual Women in Real Estate (WIRE) conference, Nov. 23-Dec. 1, found that Fla.’s 12 biggest brokerages are led by men, even though a majority of members are women. And within teams, 88% of male brokers identify as leaders compared to only 53% of women.
An Oxford University Study found that the gap in home values in white-majority vs. minority-majority neighborhoods is larger than it was 40 year ago.
A global survey of real estate players found “increased flexibility” to be a central theme going forward. Respondents expect increased remote work, including from home (96%) and outside the home (72%), plus an increased reliance on suburban satellite offices (67%).
Fla. consumer sentiment declined 2 points after the largest one-month gain on record. Researchers now have their eyes on Nov. and the possible impact of U.S. elections.
After a Denver 89-year-old lost her life savings, the state’s top lawyer said a reverse mortgage can be a good choice for some – but carefully check out the lender.
For some buyers, a small home – really, almost any property that makes them a homeowner – is a dream home, and “starter” downplays the achievement.
Commercial landlords don’t want to lose important tenants whose money struggles might end with a vaccine. As a result, they’re seeking some type of rental middle ground.
Propane patio heaters are the “new toilet paper.” With the outdoors safer for avoiding the coronavirus, demand from Northerners has already decimated the supply.
The first virtual conference started yesterday; the entire event runs Nov. 2-18. The theme is “Reset, Refocus, Get Reinvigorated and Find Your ‘R’!”
Fannie and Freddie would have tightened their loan standards on Jan. 10, mainly for debt-to-income ratios, but CFPB extended that date due to pandemic concerns.