Rating Agency Says Insurance Action ‘Essential’
A special legislative session starts May 23 to discuss property insurance issues from high reinsurance and litigation costs to insurers’ rising rate requests.
Fed to Make Fastest Rate Hikes in Decades?
Analysts expect the Fed to raise its benchmark short-term interest rate by a half-percentage point, the sharpest rate hike since 2000, with more soon to follow.
Steps for a Fierce Listing Presentation
Share info about your expertise, emphasize your value and demonstrate your access to vital marketing and other resources to give sellers peace of mind.
Prepare for the 2022 Hurricane Season
June 1 marks the start of hurricane season. Make a disaster plan now and stock up on supplies like batteries, flashlights, water and more.
65% of Buyers Would Make Offer Within 3 Days
Report: 20% of those surveyed said they’d make an offer immediately. Some buyers (56%) are willing to consider a 2nd job to earn more money for a home purchase.
Redfin Settles Suit Alleging Housing Discrimination
Advocates: Housing opportunities will expand in major cities’ communities of color. Redfin said it prefers to spend money advancing fair housing, not litigation.
Not Just California: Hiring Outpaces Homebuilding
Calif., Fla. and other states continue to struggle to keep their homebuilding apace with a growing workforce. This imbalance helps fuel higher home prices.
Insolvent Property Insurer Liquidated
The judge’s order noted further efforts would be “futile.” Tampa-based Lighthouse Property Insurance’s 27K policies in Fla. will be canceled within 30 days.
Florida Ranked No. 1 State for Retirement
Report: The state came in No. 1 for reader feedback, No. 5 for quality of life, No. 8 for affordability and No. 39 for health care.
Where Beach House Rentals Earn the Most Revenue
Seven of the top 10 most profitable areas were in the South, including Fla.’s Navarre Beach, Daytona Beach and Port St. Joe.