Attracting Tenants With Technology
Renters are looking for luxury living with convenience and safety. Some new tech devices and home features fit the bill.
Surfside Report Won’t Be Released Until 2026
One investigator in the 2021 Champlain Towers South condo collapse said it is “one of the most complex building failure investigations ever undertaken.”
New Builds Create Affordable Options in Florida
Florida leads in affordable new home construction, with smaller, lower-priced builds driving down costs and addressing the housing shortage.
Q&A: What Are Tenant Rights With a New Landlord?
When a new landlord steps in, tenants should know their rights regarding rent, utility payments and lease agreements.
Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.09%
The average long-term rate fell to 6.09% from 6.20% last week and 7.19% a year ago, Freddie Mac said. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 5.15%.
Florida Realtors Webinar: Flood Disclosure, Condos
Today’s webinar will cover the new flood disclosure and condo laws that take effect on Oct. 1, and Florida Realtors’ new and updated forms regarding these changes.
NAR: Existing-Home Sales Dipped 2.5% in August
The inventory of unsold existing homes improved by 0.7% from the previous month to 1.35 million at the end of August, or the equivalent of 4.2 months’ supply.
Fla.’s Aug. Housing: New Listings Up, Prices Ease
New listings, inventory levels up YoY for both single-family homes and condo-townhouses. Single-family median price eased 0.8% YoY, condo-townhouse median down 4.3%.
Hometown Heroes: 2024 Funds Depleted, 6K+ Helped
Less than two months after receiving $100 million from the state Legislature, Floridians have reserved all available Hometown Heroes Housing program funds.
Redfin: Housing Payments Post 4-Year Decline
Monthly housing payments are down nearly $300 from April’s all-time high, but pending sales are still lagging. The Fed rate cut on Wednesday could help.