Real Estate News
Florida’s Springs Threatened by Pollution, Growth
Florida has more than 1,000 springs that provide drinking water and recreation. Pollution, growth and climate change are straining the aquifer. Read More
What Mortgage Delinquencies Tell Us About the Future of Foreclosures
You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous we’re headed for another crash, here’s what you should know. Read More
Home Trashed as Owner Struggled to Evict Tenant
Compassion for a homeless family turned into a months-long legal battle over eviction that left a Florida property owner with a damaged home and strained finances. Read More
U.S. Job Openings Slip in July
Employers posted 7.2M job vacancies in July – down from 7.4M in June and below economists’ forecast – as the American labor market continues to cool. Read More
Insurance Claims Handling Leads to Fines
State regulators finalized agreements requiring 3 more property insurers to pay fines because of violating claims-handling laws after Hurricanes Ian and Idalia. Read More
Why Selling an Inherited House May Take Longer
Selling an inherited house may face challenges from the probate process, uncertainty about how much to list the home for or who to sell to – having a plan helps. Read More
Write a Real Estate Case Study That Wins Clients
Walking through a previous transaction via a strong study can demonstrate how an agent managed challenges, overcame issues and reached a successful outcome. Read More
Can’t Pay A Condo Assessment? What’s Next?
RE Q&A: Owners are required to pay special assessments. Boards may allow payment plans, while options such as reverse mortgages or selling may help manage costs. Read More
Mortgage Rates Fall on Fed Cut Speculation
The average 30-year mortgage rate dipped to the lowest rate in months as markets increasingly expect a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. Read More