For older boomers, pinochle, shuffleboard and early-bird specials are out. Yoga, happy hours, computer classes, potluck dinners and high-rise buildings are in. Source: Florida Realtors

The Appraisal Foundation reduced the mandated number of college hours and job training to become an appraiser in a bid to attract more people to the profession. Source: Florida Realtors

Apartment rent increases slowed more in 1Q 2018. Combined with faster wage growth, the trend may ease some financial stress for low and middle-income households. Source: Florida Realtors

Advocates said Facebook allows landlords and real estate brokers to illegally discriminate if they nix protected classes when selecting an audience for their ads. Source: Florida Realtors

SandP CoreLogic Case-Shiller: The home price surge continues with values pushed higher by a shortage of homes for sale. Source: Florida Realtors

One bill changes some of the rules condo associations must follow. After July 1, for example, they can’t prohibit owners from installing vehicle charging stations. It also touches on financial reporting, voting on common elements and more. Source: Florida Realtors

New laws will change the way Fla. regulates and defines “mortgage lenders,” boosts flood ins. warnings, and adjusts rules for HOA covenants and restrictions. Source: Florida Realtors

Fla.’s building codes top all other states, according to a report that found the state’s newer construction was better able to withstand Hurricane Irma damage. Source: Florida Realtors

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun calls home construction “the key to economic prosperity” but sounds an alarm because numbers are moving in the wrong direction. Source: Florida Realtors

The Fed meets again this week to consider hiking interest rates, which directly impact short-term mortgage rates and, indirectly, fixed-rate loans. Source: Florida Realtors