Whether or not you’ve ever seen an episode of Modern Family, or know who Phil Dunphy’s character is, the concept of knowing that you have someone in your corner who is looking out for your best interests is something we all want. When it comes to buying a home, whether you are a rookie homebuyer […]
Challenge remains for FHA condo financing
HUD released rules on condo financing that could open up more Fla. units to first-time buyers, but NAR says a still-high owner-occupancy threshold needs work. Source: Florida Realtors
US Housing Market Moving Further into ‘Buy Territory’
According to the latest Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, the U.S. housing market has continued to move deeper into buy territory, supporting the belief that housing markets across the country remain a sound investment. The BH&J Index is a quarterly report that attempts to answer the question: In today’s housing market, is it […]
U.S. consumer confidence hits post-Recession high
The monthly survey found consumers generally more upbeat about current conditions and more optimistic about changes in the short-term future. Source: Florida Realtors
4 Reasons to Buy This Fall
It’s that time of year; the seasons are changing and with them come thoughts of the upcoming holidays, family get-togethers, and planning for a new year. Those who are on the fence about whether or not now is the right time to buy don’t have to look much further to find four great reasons to […]
How will Fla. grow? UF maps shows options
A UF study projects about 15 million more people in 50 years, and interactive maps show potential population distribution under various smart-growth scenarios. Source: Florida Realtors
Foreclosure Rate Drops to Pre-Crisis Levels [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Only 2.9% of homes are in serious delinquency, down 17.1% from July 2015. This is the 57th consecutive month with a year-over-year decline. The national foreclosure rate has returned to August 2007 levels, at only 0.9%. Source: Luxury Market News
Have a Yahoo email account? Change your password
Information from at least 500M Yahoo accounts was stolen in 2014, making it easier for thieves to hack Realtors’ email and pull off a common closing scam. Source: Florida Realtors
5 Stats That Prove the Real Estate Market Is Getting Stronger
Whenever there is talk about an improving housing market, some begin to show concern that we may be headed toward another housing bubble that will be followed by a crash similar to the one we saw last decade. Here are five data points that show the housing market will continue to recover, and that a […]
EB-5 visa program set to expire Sept. 30
Without Congressional approval, the program that grants visas to foreigners who invest at least $500K in an American business that creates 10 jobs will expire. Source: Florida Realtors
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