A deal isn’t close, but the House had a hearing Monday on a compromise bill that could break a months-long deadlock over the National Flood Insurance Program. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan ForWhat a Government Shutdown Really Means for the…The Return to Urban Living — Why More […]

The Realtor says a homebuyer posing as a military officer ended up stealing cash and credit cards – a tactic that appears he also used in other states. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?The Truth About Credit Scores and Buying a HomeThe Credit Score Myth That’s […]

Analysis: A buyer paying at least $305,000 today still qualifies for the deduction, but only homes worth $801,000 or more would under latest Trump tax proposal. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home?Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Refund Can HelpIs a Newly Built Home […]

In the national flood program (NFIP), “substantial damage” means that repair costs for a home in a Special Flood Hazard Area are at least 50% of its market value. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan ForWhat You Need To Know About Homeowner’s InsuranceBuying a Home May Help Shield […]

The world watched scary news reports and saw worst-case Irma photos after the hurricane, but most attractions are still open, including Key West’s Fantasy Fest. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Do You Think the Housing Market’s About To Crash?…The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your…Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again.Why Now […]

When you plan effectively for a hurricane and get 90% right, the 10% you missed will still frustrate you. These biz owners will plan better the next time. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s What To Do Now.What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?The VA Home Loan Advantage: […]

Louise McLean, Florida Realtors 2014 Humanitarian of Year, founded the Space Coast Assoc.’s charitable arm that helps over 2.2K homeless children in Brevard County. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your MoveThe 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too HighWhy More Sellers Are Choosing To Move, Even with…How To Buy a […]

Many owners took out interest-only home equity lines of credit before the market collapse, but most owners refinanced before they reset to a higher interest rate. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag…The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To SeeWhat Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?The […]

Crowdfunding tools help everyone to “pitch in” when a buyer needs downpayment help, and the newest ones charge no fees and make it easy to do. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Only an Expert Agent Can Give You an Accurate Value…The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To HearWhat Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s…Why So Many […]

Many Floridians missed work and spent money on repairs after Hurricane Irma departed. Now some can’t make their next mortgage payment, but they may have options. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Why a Pre-Listing Inspection May Be Worth It in…Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House SoldThe Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep […]