Florida Still No. 1 for International Buyers. Why is everyone moving to Florida?
About one in four (24%) international buyers opt for a home in Fla., finds recent study, compared to No. 2 Calif. (11%) and No. 3 Texas (8%). Why is everyone moving to Florida? Florida is still the No. 1 choice for international home buyers, according to the Coldwell Banker International Buyers Guide. About one in […]
How Low Will South Florida Home Prices Drop?
How low will South Florida home prices drop? The Florida housing market had more new listings, higher median home prices, and signs of easing supply constraints in June and the second quarter of 2022 compared to June and the second quarter of 2021, according to the latest housing data from Florida Realtors®. However, higher mortgage […]
The Fed won’t sell Mortgage Back Securities any time soon. How will fed rate hike affect mortgages?
September 22, 2022, 6:32 p.m. EDT Mortgage rates have surged in response to inflation and related monetary policy actions, but recent comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell allayed at least one worry for those in housing finance — for the time being. How will fed rate hike affect mortgages? By announcing that the Fed won’t […]
FTC Fines iBuyer Opendoor $62M for ‘Tricking’ Sellers
FTC Fines iBuyer Opendoor $62M for ‘Tricking’ Sellers.The FTC alleges the iBuyer used “misleading and deceptive information,” and its sellers “made thousands of dollars less” than they could have via a traditional listing. WASHINGTON – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today took action against an online iBuyer. It claims Opendoor Labs Inc. cheated potential home […]
Florida’s real estate market: Stats and trends for 2022
The market was exceptionally good for investors in 2021, but is the Florida Real Estate still a good investment for 2022? Based on the most recent reports from Florida Realtors, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” with tight inventory keeping housing prices high in the state high. It’s true that Florida has one of the hottest real […]
South Florida housing prices stay hot as sales wane. Find out when price declines are expected
By Rebecca San Juan and Michael Butler South Florida housing prices stay hot as sales wane. South Florida’s home prices broke records yet again in June, despite a huge drop in sales compared with a year ago. The sales retreat finally may be a promising sign for buyers waiting on the sidelines for months hoping […]
The “Tippy Tap” Saving Millions of Lives
“When a missionary in the rural mountains of El Salvador, a physician came to our village and taught us all about washing our hands with soap. We listened attentively, but none of us started washing our hands—water was too scarce. We learned how to make a tippy tap: a home-made hanging water-saving device (made from […]
8 Simple Ways to Care for Your New Home—and Your Peace of Mind!
By Realtor.com Creative Studio You signed what seems like hundreds of papers. You’re holding the keys to your new home. The door is open—and now it gets real. Being a homeowner isn’t just a title—it’s also a responsibility, and there are a few new habits you’ll need to develop to keep your home in tip-top […]
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bipartisan Property Insurance and Condominium Safety Reforms
On May 26, 2022, in News Releases, by StaffTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed bipartisan legislation implementing the most significant and comprehensive property insurance reforms Florida has seen in decades to provide short- and long-term relief to Floridians to combat skyrocketing insurance costs. CLICK HERE to download a one pager on the insurance reforms Additionally, […]
Your Referrals Really do Save Lives
“More than 840,000 are estimated to die each year from diarrhea as a result of unsafe drinking-water, sanitation, and hand hygiene.The deaths of 360,000 children under the age of five could be avoided each year if these risk factors were addressed.The simple behavior of handwashing with soap can save lives, cutting diarrhea by almost one-half […]
