FHFA House Price Index Up 0.2% in April

An economist said U.S. home prices continued to rise in April, but the housing market is showing signs of normalization.
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From “Japandi” to “kid zones,” find out what’s generating the latest buzz in home design.
Read More Financing Contingency: Defined Terms

Our Analyzing the Financing Contingency article series takes a closer look at the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar financing contingency. The first article (which ran in June) provided an overview of the contingency and showed how the rights and obligations of parties shift as a contract progresses down
Read MoreCommunicating Offers of Compensation

Starting Aug. 17, the MLS will no longer be a platform for communicating offers of compensation. However, they still remain an option for consumers.
Read MoreCan HOAs Change Rules About a House Color?

After an HOA approves a house paint color, can association board members change their minds two years later? Make sure the HOA is following the rules.
Read MoreGet Specific Permission to Advertise Other Brokers’ Listings

A listing broker posted their own and other brokers’ listings on their website, complete with the contact information for each one. One of the other brokers, who hadn’t given permission, saw their listing on the site and filed a complaint. The broker with the website was found in violation of Artic
Read More9 Tips (and Good Advice) for First-Time Renters

First-time renters, particularly those without an extensive credit, job or rental history, should pay close attention to budgeting and planning, among other things.
Read MoreReport: 61% of Renters Can’t Afford Median Rent

In New York City and Miami, renters earn roughly 40% less than they need to afford a typical apartment, Redfin said.
Read MoreNew Florida Laws Go Into Effect July 1

Some of the new laws include Florida Realtors' 2024 legislative priorities, such as flood disclosures in property sales and more My Safe Florida Home funding.
Read MoreU.S. Consumer Confidence Falls in June

The index measures Americans’ assessment of current and future economic conditions. The June decline was not as bad as analysts were expecting.
Read MoreWetlands Fight to Continue for Months

The legal battle between the state and the federal government over wetland project permitting is being closely watched by business and environmental groups.
Read More2024 Buyers Need to Earn 80% More Than in 2020

Over the past four years, escalating home values and mortgage rates have nearly doubled the monthly mortgage payment on a typical U.S. home.
Read MoreSellers Cutting Prices in These Florida Cities

Realtor.com said sellers in Tampa and Jacksonville have been reducing prices. Overall, the South saw a higher percentage in price reductions year to year.
Read MoreFannie Mae Cuts 2024 Home Sales Forecast

Economists say the Fed will cut rates only once this year, in December, as opposed to the previously projected two rate cuts.
Read MoreHarvard: Home Prices, Rates Shut Out Millions

A Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies report found median home sales prices last year were about five times the median household income.
Read More3 Mistakes to Avoid When Using ChatGPT

Common ChatGPT errors may range from providing outdated information to misinterpreting or making things up.
Read MoreHomes Under $200K Still Available in Florida

Two suburbs of Fort Lauderdale – Lauderhill and Lauderdale Lakes – have the highest concentration of affordable homes for sale in the state.
Read MoreMore Banks Risk Failure as CRE Loans Reprice

Florida Atlantic University analysts said Flagstar Bank and Zion Bancorporation are facing risks due to commercial real estate loans.
Read MoreUsing a Driveway’s Power to Enhance Curb Appeal

Rather than pavers and plantings, you can accentuate the driveway with stain colors that complement the house. First impressions make a difference.
Read MoreFlorida Realtors Awards $242,500 in Scholarships

Florida Realtors Education Foundation will help 179 students with college costs this year. Since it started in 2010, it has given more than $2.74M in scholarships.
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