While higher rates make it more expensive for buyers, rising rates could also push fence-sitters into action and convince banks that they can approve more loans. Source: Florida Realtors
Budget proposal could impact flood insurance
Proposed $190M budget cuts for updating flood maps could lead to higher costs if insurers stop trusting older maps or homeowners must make up the difference. Source: Florida Realtors
Florida property insurers avoid ratings downgrades
Potential problem averted: If Fannie/Freddie-backed rating firm downgraded Fla. insurers, it could have halted closings and made current owners find new coverage. Source: Florida Realtors
Single-family housing starts hit highest level in 10 years
Single-family production increased 6.5%, “consistent with rising builder confidence in the housing market,” says NAHB president. Multifamily dropped 3.7%. Source: Florida Realtors
NAR: Consumers almost giddy – but renters wary of buying
Job gains and hope are “igniting consumer confidence across the country,” per NAR’s latest HOME survey, but fewer renters think it’s a good time to buy. Source: Florida Realtors
Residents of 39 U.S. states pay more taxes
A WalletHub study finds Fla. 10th best for total state and local taxes paid, 25th for real estate taxes, and eighth best for the cost of sales and excise taxes. Source: Florida Realtors
FHA loans easier to get – but more in default
More non-bank lenders are now offering FHA loans, and the past-due payment rate rose slightly. Experts disagree on whether that’s good or bad. Source: Florida Realtors
30-year mortgage rate rises to yearly high: 4.21%
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates next week, nudging the 30-year FRM higher. Most experts (70%) polled this week predict rate increases will continue. Source: Florida Realtors
Realtors: How will health insurance bill affect you?
The U.S. House introduced a healthcare bill this week that changes the current system. NAR is studying the issue to see where it might help or hurt Realtors. Source: Florida Realtors
How will housing change over the next decade?
Be ready for some major demographic housing shifts: Demand will be higher overall, but buyers in their 20s will drop as the number in their 30s and 40s grows. Source: Florida Realtors
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