FHA says it will now approve purchase and refinance mortgage applications in states that treat clean-energy program (PACE) funding as a special assessment that homeowners pay like property taxes. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates4 Things To […]

CoreLogic: Fla. remains the state with the most homes (2.7M) at risk for hurricane storm surge and with the highest reconstruction cost ($535.6B) in the U.S. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Why Moving to a More Affordable Area Makes SenseWhy Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way AheadHome Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan […]

Only one U.S. state charges a business-rent tax on rent and utility expenses: Florida. But momentum appears to be building to undo the long-time government fee. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the…Why Moving to a More Affordable Area Makes SenseShould You Sell Your House or Rent It Out?Is It […]

Freddie Mac survey: There are a lot of baby boomers out there, and many plan to downsize or move soon – and that would add a lot of homes to the market. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:You May Have Enough Equity To Downsize and Buy Your…How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your RetirementWhy So Many […]

High prices, a strong dollar and weaker economies made U.S. real estate investment challenging, but the Chinese spent more than the next four countries combined. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term…Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage…Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts […]

However, homes in gated communities may not command higher prices if related amenity costs, such as a clubhouse, make overall homeownership more expensive. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan ForNewly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You ThinkIs It Better To Rent or Buy a Home?Buying a […]

Quicken uses Freddie’s Home Possible mortgage program that requires 3% down, but it “grants” qualified buyers 2%, making the out-of-pocket downpayment only 1%. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Many Veterans Don’t Know about This VA Home Loan BenefitThe Majority of Veterans Are Unaware of a Key VA…The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)The […]

It seems illogical: Lenders say they’ll now approve loans to buyers with lower credit scores, but the average score of people actually approved continues to rise. 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 Holding Would-Be […]

Just-released FAA rules create a clearer way for real estate pros to use drones for commercial purposes – “a win for the industry,” says NAR Pres. Tom Salomone. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Is a Newly Built Home Right for You? The Pros and ConsThe 5-Year Rule for Home PricesThe Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To HearWhy […]

In the 10 years since the mortgage crisis, a growing number of U.S. renters are struggling to become owners, due to surging costs, rising home values and more. Source: Florida Realtors Related Posts:Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan ForBuying a Home May Help Shield You from InflationWhy Moving to a More Affordable […]