Census Bureau: Weakness in multifamily starts pushed overall housing starts down 14.8% in January. Single-family building permits rose 1.6%; multifamily dropped 7.9%.
Farm owners in Polk and Putnam counties have signed deals worth nearly $9M with the Dept. of Agriculture to restrict future residential and commercial development.
Real estate pros should be aware of indications that a client may not be ready to become a homebuyer, such as an unwillingness to seek mortgage preapproval.
Panhandle residents with housing issues caused by the Jan. 9 severe weather are urged to apply for the RRF grant money to help their recovery efforts.
Some data shows that global real estate funds operated by private-equity firms held $544B in cash at the end of 2Q 2023, up from $457B at the end of 2Q 2022.
More inventory potentially hitting the market paired with stabilizing interest rates allows buyers some breathing room, NEFAR president says.
For the most part, mortgage rates have stabilized — and delaying a purchase could end up backfiring as home prices spike.
Real estate professionals aren’t just selling homes, they’re helping clients build a vision for their future.
NAHB’s monthly index climbed four points to 48 in February off improved buyer traffic and possible future rate cuts.
A study commissioned by Florida Realtors shows eliminating the tax would bring $4 billion into Florida in new business growth and operations in the first year and $19.7 billion over five years.
