Large Fla. Property Insurer Weighing ‘Options’
The parent firm of United Property & Casualty, which insures 185K Fla. homeowners, is reviewing “strategic and capital raising alternatives” that may include a sale.
Hurricane Mitigation Efforts Worth More than You Think
Stronger construction can minimize damage from strong winds, but an MIT study found that many valuations underestimate mitigation’s benefits by as much as 80%.
More Sellers Drop Price as Market Cools
In No. 1 Boise, Idaho, 2 out of 3 sellers (61.5%) dropped their asking price in June. In No. 9 Tampa, a Redfin study found 44.5% of sellers lowered their price.
NAR: Expect Mortgage Rates to Go Higher
NAR’s chief economist says inflation is rising faster than expected, and the “Fed may be forced to raise interest rates even more aggressively than planned.”
Florida Realtors PAC Endorses Primary Candidates
Which candidates running in Fla.’s primary support the real estate industry? Florida Realtors PAC looks at various factors, including voting records on real estate issues.
Possible Market Slowdown? Make the Most of It
If a market slows, buyer momentum often slows with it. As a result, agents should think of ways to keep prospective buyers excited about the process.
Mortgage Rates Rising Again, Hit 5.51%
After a few declining weeks, the average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate loan rose higher after inflation numbers remained high despite recent Fed interest rate increases.
Foreclosures: Closing in on Pre-Pandemic ‘Normal’
Attom: Foreclosures remain low but might hit normal “sometime in early 2023.” Fla. ranks sixth nationwide, with one foreclosure for every 560 homes with a loan.
Fla.’s Insurer Could Hit 1.2M Policies This Year
The CEO of Citizens Property Insurance – the Fla.-owned “insurer of last resort” – foresees “almost incomprehensible growth” for the rest of this year.
Uptick in Homebuyers Canceling Deals
In June, just shy of 15% of contracted sales were canceled before closing – the highest rate since the start of the pandemic – as more buyers rethink their decision.