Better Now to Rent or Buy? It’s Complicated
Mortgage bankers say a mortgage payment in the second quarter was 1.5 times higher than asking rent – but rents keep rising and buying locks in financial certainty.
RE Q&A: Should I Sue for My Condo Flood Damage?
A condo dweller says a faulty valve in the unit above him flooded his home – but the owner above him has no insurance. Must he sue to recoup damage costs?
Writer’s Block? 8 Resources for RE Ideas
Technology has taken some pressure off writers bereft of ideas by aggregating recent headlines and suggesting blog topics based on preferred keywords.
Bankrate’s Best State for Retirement in 2022? Florida
In a study heavily weighted for affordability, Fla. “unsurprisingly took the top spot,” while Alaska, despite its affordability, came in last.
ARM Loans Hit Highest Level in 15 years
In June and July, 12% of mortgage borrowers opted for an ARM – a money-saving tactic that offers a bit more risk. And it’s not just used by lower-income buyers.
Solid Fundamentals For Commercial in 2Q
NAREIT: In spite of growing concern about a slowing economy, demand for commercial real estate remained healthy across most sectors in the second quarter.
Momentum-Gaining Skills Fight the Downturn
Compare your current business to earlier months. What’s different? Once you figure out a baseline, adjust habits and marketing to accommodate the change.
2 Floridians Honored by NAR Good Neighbor Awards
Of 10 Realtors NAR recognized for charitable work in 2022, two live in Fla.: Debbie Miller from Lakeland and MaliVai Washington from Jacksonville Beach.
HUD Announces 2023 Fair Market Rent Limits
HUD’s Secretary said higher FMR limits will expand housing opportunities. Based on location, Fla.’s starts at $623 for an efficiency and goes to $3,433 for 4 bedrooms.
What Happened to My Buyer’s Washer and Dryer?
The MLS property description says the property includes the washer-dryer. However, the contract does not. A large percentage of Legal Hotline callers ask this “Does it stay or go?” question.