Intl Buyers Facing More Competition, Fewer Sales
Despite a drop in international property purchases in 2024, Florida remains appealing, with strong demand and opportunities for buyers.
Luxury Real Estate Auctions Gain Popularity
Sellers have been turning to auctions when conventional sales methods don’t work, but some are seeing lower-than-expected sale prices or no sale at all.
Florida Realtors Releases New, Updated Forms
Updated forms include the Commission Agreement and Vacant Land Listing Agreement to incorporate changes resulting from the NAR settlement.
T.S. Rafael Forms, Expanded Help for Self-Employed
The storm may have limited impacts on Florida as recovery efforts for Hurricanes Milton and Helene continue and independent contractors get more FEMA aid.
Groups: Wetlands Permitting Ruling Should Stand
Environmental groups urged a federal appeals court to uphold a ruling that the EPA wrongly shifted wetland permitting to Florida, violating the Endangered Species Act.
General Revenue Tops Expectations
Florida’s general revenue reached nearly $4.176 billion in September, exceeding expectations by $28.4 million, and remained largely unaffected by Hurricane Helene.
Survey: More Owners Remodeling Rather Than Moving
Many homeowners would rather do smaller projects themselves, such as interior painting and installing light fixtures, to save money instead of hiring a pro.
Baby Boomers Fuel Home Buying in These Fla. Cities
Baby boomers are buying homes in three Florida metros – Jacksonville, Tampa and Orlando – at a faster rate compared to other regions, a new survey found.
Renter Households Outpace Owners Nationally
Redfin: Rentership rates are lower in metros where it’s more affordable to buy a home. Cape Coral has the lowest share of renter households among metros analyzed.
Federal Reserve Set to Cut Rates Again
The Federal Reserve meets later this week and is expected to cut their benchmark rate by a quarter-point. Interest rates impact mortgage rates.