Fed Makes Aggressive Half Point Cut
The unusually large interest rate cut suggests the economy is rebounding. The cut will continue to impact mortgage rates, which have declined in the past weeks.
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.”
Rising Builder Sentiment Breaks 4-Month Decline
Builder confidence improved for the first time since May thanks to declining interest rates, but construction costs are holding back some enthusiasm.
Good News for Buyers: Housing Supply Increasing
New listings rose 1.6% month over month in August to the highest seasonally adjusted level in nearly two years and climbed 2.1% from a year earlier.
Single-Family Starts Up in August
The National Association of Home Builders expects new home building will increase in the coming months as construction loan rates decrease.
Questions to Ask Before Joining a Brokerage
Finding the right brokerage is essential to a successful career. Find out what training the brokerage offers and what tools are provided, among other things.
Luxury Staging Makeovers for Big Impact
Celebrity home stagers and designers say mirrors and layered lighting are among the tricks that can make all the difference in your listings.
Fla. Has Highest New Housing in Floodplains Rate
UM research: 21% of all new housing built in Fla. over past 20 years are in floodplains, which raises flooding concerns. But that figure is actually less than expected.
Condo Board Seeks Payment for Amenities’ Renovations
Real estate Q&A: Owners ask if they have to pay those costs if they never use the amenities. If proper procedures were followed, then the answer is likely yes.
County School Board Talks Workforce Housing Plan
A $13M housing plan on land owned by the Desoto County school district is proposed for 72 multifamily rentals, with district staff and teachers getting first rights.