Report: Stalled New-Home Projects Jump 47%
Supply-chain delays and labor shortages slowed new-home builds. In the South, a recent study found a 52% increase in delays before construction starts.
Supply-chain delays and labor shortages slowed new-home builds. In the South, a recent study found a 52% increase in delays before construction starts.
New 2023 forecast: Expect a modest economic contraction in 2023’s second half, but the housing market should help cushion that even if its pace slows a bit.
Agents face challenges, but focusing on their sphere regardless of market conditions can boost business. Make personal calls and send cards to stay in touch.
Study: Over 25% of houses bought by professional rental investors in 4Q 2021 were new-construction properties. In 3Q 2019, they bought 3% of newly built homes.
PropertyShark study: Women can afford to buy alone in only 17 of the 51 largest cities in the U.S. – and one of those cities is Jacksonville.
Filings up 39% in 1Q 2022 over 1Q 2021. Fla. is one of 5 states with highest foreclosure starts in 1Q. But activity still remains below historical levels.
This “lock-in effect” may impact listings moving forward. Higher rates have added about $400 to the average monthly payment on a median-priced home.
This “lock-in effect” may impact listings moving forward. Higher rates have added about $400 to the average monthly payment on a median-priced home.
Florida Realtors technical support service added 4 Realtor groups with nearly 12K new users. In 2021, the Helpline provided tech support for over 113K cases.
This week’s 30-year mortgage rate averaged 5.11%. Owners with locked-in lower rates have less financial incentive to sell; would-be buyers face higher loan costs.