Multifamily Developer Sentiment Mixed

Demand for apartments remains strong, but high construction costs, financing challenges, land shortages and regulations will slow development in the coming months.
Read MoreFour Florida Cities Among Best for Veterans

Orlando, Tampa, St. Pete and Jacksonville are among the most veteran-friendly cities in U.S. across four categories: economy, employment, health and quality of life.
Read MoreStudy: Colors Increase Social Media Engagement

Complex images in a social media post tend to capture greater user attention, leading to increased engagement with those posts, researchers found.
Read MoreTreasury Expands Foreign RE Rules Near Bases

Treasury’s new rule expands foreign real estate oversight near U.S. bases including the Naval Annex in Okahumpka and Marine Corps Blount Island in Jacksonville.
Read More10 Issues That Will Impact Real Estate in 2025

High financing costs, geopolitics and AI innovations are among the most pressing topics facing real estate in the year ahead, the Counselors of Real Estate said.
Read MoreIntl Buyers Facing More Competition, Fewer Sales

Despite a drop in international property purchases in 2024, Florida remains appealing, with strong demand and opportunities for buyers.
Read MoreLuxury Real Estate Auctions Gain Popularity

Sellers have been turning to auctions when conventional sales methods don’t work, but some are seeing lower-than-expected sale prices or no sale at all.
Read MoreFlorida Realtors Releases New, Updated Forms

Updated forms include the Commission Agreement and Vacant Land Listing Agreement to incorporate changes resulting from the NAR settlement.
Read MoreT.S. Rafael Forms, Expanded Help for Self-Employed

The storm may have limited impacts on Florida as recovery efforts for Hurricanes Milton and Helene continue and independent contractors get more FEMA aid.
Read MoreGroups: Wetlands Permitting Ruling Should Stand

Environmental groups urged a federal appeals court to uphold a ruling that the EPA wrongly shifted wetland permitting to Florida, violating the Endangered Species Act.
Read MoreGeneral Revenue Tops Expectations

Florida's general revenue reached nearly $4.176 billion in September, exceeding expectations by $28.4 million, and remained largely unaffected by Hurricane Helene.
Read MoreSurvey: More Owners Remodeling Rather Than Moving

Many homeowners would rather do smaller projects themselves, such as interior painting and installing light fixtures, to save money instead of hiring a pro.
Read MoreBaby Boomers Fuel Home Buying in These Fla. Cities

Baby boomers are buying homes in three Florida metros – Jacksonville, Tampa and Orlando – at a faster rate compared to other regions, a new survey found.
Read MoreRenter Households Outpace Owners Nationally

Redfin: Rentership rates are lower in metros where it’s more affordable to buy a home. Cape Coral has the lowest share of renter households among metros analyzed.
Read MoreFederal Reserve Set to Cut Rates Again

The Federal Reserve meets later this week and is expected to cut their benchmark rate by a quarter-point. Interest rates impact mortgage rates.
Read MoreFirst-Time Buyers at 24%, Age Hits Record High

A record high 26% of buyers paid cash for their home and 17% purchased a multigenerational home, according to NAR’s new 2024 buyers and sellers profile.
Read MoreGoogle Ad Change Could Impact Small Businesses

Businesses that use Google Local Services for ads should get verified on Google or run the risk of having their advertising paused.
Read MoreHow to Win Listings in Today's Market

Agents should respect a seller’s process for interviewing agents and offer to answer questions to demonstrate a commitment to professionalism.
Read MoreRE Q&A: Can My HOA Enforce ‘Quiet Time’?

If a community association is unwilling to take action to enforce the rules, you have options, including attending an HOA board meeting to address the problem.
Read MoreSounds Homeowners Shouldn’t Ignore

Some noises in a home are normal, but others can indicate a problem. Keeping on top of property maintenance avoids long-term issues.
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