Real Estate News
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
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. Read More
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. Read More
The Best Time To Buy a Home This Year
A shift is underway in the housing market this season. Read More