Real Estate News
Down Payments at Record High
Nationwide, buyers are putting down more money to offset high mortgage rates. Two Florida cities, however, rank among the lowest for median down payments. Read More
RE Q&A: How Long Should I Keep Condo Sale Records?
Financial pros generally recommend keeping financial records for seven years. Check with the IRS and state tax collectors’ websites for the specifics. Read More
Your Guide to Becoming an Influencer
What does it take to become a social media influencer? Providing a mix of relatable and aspirational content that traditional advertising often fails to deliver. Read More
Survey: Pets Drive Homebuying, Renovation Decisions
Real estate professionals are figuring out ways to highlight pet-friendly property features to entice consumers. Read More
Consumer Sentiment Inches Up
After four straight months of declines, consumer sentiment in August increased 1.5 index points above July, according to the University of Michigan. Read More
Claims of Guaranteed Savings
A Realtor advertised his services with guaranteed savings but was unable to provide it. The ethics panel deemed the slogan misleading, since savings couldn't be guaranteed in every case. Read More
Are We Heading into a Balanced Market?
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market over the past couple of years, you know sellers have had the upper hand. Read More
U.S. Foreclosure Activity in July Up 15% From June
Fla. was 2nd in states with most foreclosure starts, Miami was one of the major metros with most foreclosure starts and Jacksonville was for highest foreclosure rates. Read More
Idalia Caused $372M in Flood Claims
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