Real Estate News
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level in over a Year and a Half
Mortgage rates have hit their lowest point in over a year and a half. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More