Real Estate News
Housing Starts, New Permits Fall in March
New home construction starts and permits fell in March and will likely persist through April, analysts said. Read More
Gift Cards: The Newest Hack to Own a Home
Buyers are increasingly using gift cards as a substitute for credit cards or cash, including when saving for a down payment. Read More
Florida Counties With Lowest Cost of Living
Data from Niche shows counties in the northern Florida and the Panhandle lead the state in affordability related to cost of living. Read More
Speeding Up the ‘Know-Like-Trust’ Process
Creating a ‘know-like-trust’ relationship with clients takes effort but it allows clients to move forward with confidence, real estate pro Jimmy Burgess said. Read More
Ways To Use Your Tax Refund If You Want To Buy a Home
Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? Read More
Business Rent Tax Reduction Set for June
A cut in the state’s commercial lease sales tax, from 4.5% to 2.0%, will begin on June 1, weeks earlier than originally expected. Read More
The Basics of Home Flipping
Potential flippers should understand the process of home flipping before jumping in. Some of the common unknowns include the tax benefits. Read More
New Foreign Buyer Rules for Ag Land Take Effect
The Florida Department of Agriculture’s finalized rules regarding foreign-buyer registration for agricultural property ownership took effect April 4. Read More
Should Homebuyers Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates?
Today’s average rate on a 30-year home loan is just under 7%, not far from the historical average. Still, some homebuyers say they’re waiting for rates to drop. Read More