Real Estate News
Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move?
If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action. Read More
Judge Blocks State’s Wetland Permitting Authority
A U.S. District Court judge ruled against Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection’s attempt to retain authority over wetland permitting Read More
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Clarify IPCs
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued guidance regarding allowable interested-party contributions in light of the proposed Sitzer-Burnett verdict settlement agreement. Read More
Housing Starts, New Permits Fall in March
New home construction starts and permits fell in March and will likely persist through April, analysts said. Read More
Gift Cards: The Newest Hack to Own a Home
Buyers are increasingly using gift cards as a substitute for credit cards or cash, including when saving for a down payment. Read More
Florida Counties With Lowest Cost of Living
Data from Niche shows counties in the northern Florida and the Panhandle lead the state in affordability related to cost of living. Read More
Speeding Up the ‘Know-Like-Trust’ Process
Creating a ‘know-like-trust’ relationship with clients takes effort but it allows clients to move forward with confidence, real estate pro Jimmy Burgess said. Read More
Ways To Use Your Tax Refund If You Want To Buy a Home
Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? Read More
Business Rent Tax Reduction Set for June
A cut in the state’s commercial lease sales tax, from 4.5% to 2.0%, will begin on June 1, weeks earlier than originally expected. Read More