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Is S. Fla. a vacation kingdom or the new Wall Street? Pandemic shifts are being tested as NYC’s luxury architect debuts a new building in Miami.
AI (artificial intelligence) will be big this year, as will questions on using it legally in some cases. Also expect more on 5G speeds and blockchain use.
In 2023, a handful of U.S. buyers won’t need a jumbo loan even if borrowing over $1M. While loan caps are lower elsewhere, the increase affects over 2M homes.
Communication changed in the past 20 years, but the need for it hasn’t. No matter the form, customers want regular, transparent and respectful connections.
Analysis finds Fla. home prices rose 17.27% last year, the most in the U.S., with Vermont second at 15.15%. But in last-place Idaho, values sank 0.18%.
The “easy wins” don’t result in immediate leads, but simple marketing – such as optimizing social media network profiles – can be the bedrock of long-term success.
To fulfill the “promise of the 1968 Fair Housing act,” HUD’s rule requires the submission of “Equity Plans” every five years and “robust community engagement.”
Sales rose in Jan. 2022 and then fell for the next 11 months. Based in large part on rising mortgage rates, 2022 U.S. home sales were down 17.8% year-to-year.
Florida Realtors data: But for-sale inventory rose and median sales prices up year-over-year. Single-family homes up 15.7% to $402,500; condos up 21.6% to $306,500.
FHFA, the oversight agency for Fannie Mac and Freddie Mac, announced a continuing loan structure that generally favors first-time and lower-income buyers.