Debby Insured Losses Near $125M
Fla.’s OIR: As of last week, 20,715 claims have been filed; 6,491 claims have been closed with payments made and 7,328 closed without payments.
Lab RE Type Now Being Offered as Office Space
A glut of life sciences property has developers looking to fill it as offices, often at a discount. Values for this type of property have dropped 15-20% since 2022.
Feds Urge Sending Back Wetlands Case
DOJ attorneys argue a dispute about permitting authority for projects that affect the state’s wetlands should go back to a federal district judge.
TikTok Ban Effort Heads to Federal Appeals Court
A three-judge panel will have until Dec. 6 to decide if banning TikTok will violate freedom of speech. The ban is scheduled to be implemented in January.
Creating On-Brand Content at Scale
Creating unique content while managing client needs can be handled with AI and other tools for personalized, consistent marketing.
Offseason May Be New Homebuying Season
Lower rates, rising inventory and price cuts are boosting affordability and encouraging buyers to move from the sidelines.
Fed Rate Cuts to Deliver Economic Boost
The rate cuts expected this week will be the first in a series that should make borrowing more affordable. Rates have already fallen in anticipation of the cuts.
Cities Urged to Tackle Housing Crisis
A Florida county will launch a public scorecard to track affordable housing efforts and tackle the crisis affecting lower-income workers, a statewide concern.
Is It Time to Consider a Mortgage Refi?
Lower rates are just one factor when refinancing a home loan. It can cost thousands to refinance so consider all of the costs before signing any documents.
Stay Informed: New Practice Resources Available
Florida Realtors will be hosting webinars this week regarding practice changes, and NAR released a new Consumer Guide about compensation offers.