Real Estate News

 Baby boomers are buying homes in three Florida metros – Jacksonville, Tampa and Orlando – at a faster rate compared to other regions, a new survey found.  Read More  

 Redfin: Rentership rates are lower in metros where it’s more affordable to buy a home. Cape Coral has the lowest share of renter households among metros analyzed.  Read More  

 The Federal Reserve meets later this week and is expected to cut their benchmark rate by a quarter-point. Interest rates impact mortgage rates.  Read More  

 A record high 26% of buyers paid cash for their home and 17% purchased a multigenerational home, according to NAR’s new 2024 buyers and sellers profile.  Read More  

 Businesses that use Google Local Services for ads should get verified on Google or run the risk of having their advertising paused.  Read More  

 Agents should respect a seller’s process for interviewing agents and offer to answer questions to demonstrate a commitment to professionalism.  Read More  

 If a community association is unwilling to take action to enforce the rules, you have options, including attending an HOA board meeting to address the problem.  Read More  

 Some noises in a home are normal, but others can indicate a problem. Keeping on top of property maintenance avoids long-term issues.  Read More