Real Estate News
Existing-Home Sales Retreated 1.9% in April
NAR: Existing-home sales in the South dropped 1.6% from March to an annual rate of 1.9 million in April. The median price in the South was $366,200. Read More
Florida’s April Home Sales, Median Prices Rise
Closed sales, median sales prices rose YoY for single-family, up 5.8% and 4.9% ($429.9K) and for condo-townhouse units, up 1.9% and 3.1% ($335K). Read More
VA May Suspend Ban on Buyer Agent Payments
A VA official said the department will temporarily allow veteran buyers to directly compensate their agents. The comments were not an official announcement. Read More
Impact of Interest Rates on Mortgage Payments
A swing in mortgage interest rates can translate into hundreds more per month and affect loan approvals. Use our graphic to help clients understand rate changes. Read More
Business Grant Scams: 7 Red Flags to Watch For
Qualified business grants could be a great way to launch or expand a brokerage, but scams are everywhere. Watch for warning signs. Read More
Simple Solutions to Elevate Your Home’s Style
Making a home look better doesn’t always mean an expensive remodel. Consider some smaller, easier projects that can make a big impact. Read More
Worried About Home Maintenance Costs? Consider This
If one of the main reasons you’re hesitant to buy a home is because you’re worried about the upkeep, here’s some information you may find interesting on both new home construction and existing homes. Read More
Court Rejects Stay in Wetlands Fight
The case, closely watched by business and environmental groups, stems from a 2020 federal decision to shift permitting authority to the state for wetland projects. Read More
Florida Property Insurance Industry Stabilizing
Of the 150 insurers in the state’s catastrophic insurance protection program, 10 filed no rate increase for this year, and eight filed rate decreases. Read More