Florida Realtors News

NAR: Commercial performance will vary from metro to metro, and tighter lending now adds a new challenge. But net absorption has been mostly positive nationwide.

Home prices continue to rise in most (70%) of the U.S., and are up notably year-to-year in the 7% of markets that saw double-digit gains.

FHA Commissioner Gordon told Realtors that a recent 30-basis point insurance reduction makes FHA loans cheaper, including its 203(k) rehab option and ADUs.

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For today’s homebuyers, 1 out of 3 potential listings is new construction. Historically, new homes only make up 1 out of 10 for-sale listings.

Buyers would be hurt financially if the U.S. defaults on its debt June 1 – and institutional investors are a “tremendous threat” to the American dream.

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Many small businesses will likely find it harder to make capital purchases or even make payroll as smaller regional banks cut back on lending.

Even under new loan-fee rules, borrowers with low credits scores pay higher fees (1.625% if a 660 score) than those with stronger credit scores (0.625% for 740).

Fla. ranks 4th in funding with nearly $19M being distributed to groups across the state. Housing Trust Fund Allocations focus on decent housing for low-income households.