Florida Realtors economist: More people still move into the Sunshine State than leave it, and United Van Lines’ analysis of its customers unveils some of their motives.
Is limited marketing time for social media best spent domineering one site, such as Facebook, or developing a lighter presence on many social media sites?
The U.S. homeownership gap between Blacks and whites widened 1.5 percentage points from 2010 to 2021, according to a study by “Today’s Homeowner.”
The unique thing about podcast marketing? It can create a personal connection between an agent’s brand and their listeners.
Yearly tax value increases are capped at 3% on homesteaded properties, but voters may be able to lower it to 2% if the Fla. Legislature passes an amendment proposal.
Builders are more optimistic about the 2023 market, but that optimism isn’t reflected in the number of Jan. housing starts. Building permits increased a bit, though.
31% of U.S. Dec. sales were for cash, though Fla. percentages ran as high as 52% in West Palm Beach. VA and FHA loans also rose in most Fla. metro areas studied.
FHA wants to hear from the public on ways to improve its Single Family 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage that rolls home upgrade costs into a buyer’s first mortgage.
Given a mild drop in some metro’s home prices, more investors are taking a wait-and-see attitude. And flippers who use short-term loans are dealing with higher costs.
The NAHB index measuring builders’ attitudes rose 7 points this month to 42. While 51 and higher leans positive more than negative, it suggests better times ahead.
