After three monthly increases, UF’s sentiment index fell one point, due mainly to “somewhat unexpected” concerns about the nation’s long-term economic health.
25% of Austin and Seattle listings cost buyers less monthly now than they did one year ago as falling prices counteract interest rates. But that’s less true in Fla.
Everyone gets old, and a population wave of higher-income baby-boomer buyers wants to age in place. For many of them, that means a home elevator.
Buyers haggle to keep costs down – but home selling price isn’t most important. For bigger savings, buyers should compare mortgages and negotiate better terms.
Mobile owners pay rising rents and live in fear that their land rental could be sold to a developer. Buying the park and going co-op gives them peace of mind.
At one time, networking was a room full of people chatting and exchanging business cards. Today it can be online, with LinkedIn a top place to do it.
Homebuyers can secure flood insurance right away, but most current homeowners face a 30-day waiting period – and the 2023 hurricane season begins June 1.
President Biden approved a major disaster declaration and FEMA assistance for Broward County. Fort Lauderdale may also offer $5,000 per household.
An inflation measure the Federal Reserve uses rose 0.3% month-to-month and 4.6% year-to-year, raising the likelihood of another rate increase in May.
Number of buyers looking within their metro dropped 15.6% in 1Q, but the number looking elsewhere fell only 4.2%. Fla. has 5 of top 10 want-to-move-to metros.
