Creating a ‘know-like-trust’ relationship with clients takes effort but allows them to move forward with confidence, real estate pro Jimmy Burgess said.
New home construction starts fell 14.7% in March and overall permits are down by 4.3%. Headwinds will likely persist through April, analysts said.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued guidance regarding allowable interested-party contributions in light of the proposed Sitzer-Burnett verdict settlement agreement.
The Florida Department of Agriculture’s finalized rules regarding foreign-buyer registration for agricultural property ownership took effect April 4.
The April NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI survey showed that 22% of builders cut home prices in April, down from 24% in March and 36% in December 2023.
A national survey showed 39% of consumers plan to move, and Florida is among the top destinations. About 13% prefer ranch-style homes.
A cut in the state’s commercial lease sales tax, from 4.5% to 2.0%, will begin on June 1, weeks earlier than originally expected.
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A JPMorgan strategist said 1.6 million new homes are under construction and housing completions in February hit their highest level in 17 years.
Upgraded home offices, with meeting spaces and noise dampening wall coverings, can make remote work more enjoyable.
