Real Estate News

 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  

 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  

 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  

 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  

 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  

 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  

 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  

 The latest confidence index from UF found Floridians are feeling more optimistic about their personal finances and about the economy in the next year.  Read More  

 Most regions posted declines, with the largest drop - 3.8% - in large metros, where multifamily output also fell. But most other markets saw multifamily growth.  Read More