Real Estate News

 A year after Hurricane Idalia made landfall in North Florida., FEMA says the National Flood Insurance Program handled 5,200 claims and paid out $372 million.  Read More  

 Citing affordability issues, NAR reported contract signings declined in all four U.S. regions month over month, while pending sales were down 8.5% year over year.  Read More  

 It’s the second drop in 2 weeks, keeping the 30-year FRM at its lowest level in over a year, which is good news for would-be homebuyers facing high home prices.  Read More  

 The governor says “half-baked” plans for golf courses, resort lodges and pickleball courts at state parks will be revamped and the DEP will get more public input.  Read More  

 The foundation settled with HUD over claims it blocked people of color from the appraisal profession. As part of the settlement, it will establish a $1.22M scholarship.  Read More  

 Florida sellers must disclose flood damage history to buyers before contract signing to provide transparency in real estate transactions.  Read More  

 Although dispute resolution clauses are rarely at the forefront of people’s minds when negotiating a contract, they can have a big impact when disputes arise.  Read More  

 When saving for a down payment, experts recommend using multiple CDs with staggered maturity dates or setting up savings buckets within one account.  Read More