Florida Realtors News

Banking sector chaos and a see-sawing stock market didn’t deeply impact Floridians. UF’s sentiment index for March rose 2 points, surprising UF economists.

Rather than paying a mortgage monthly, make a half payment every two weeks, equaling one extra payment per year. It can shave about 6 years off a 30-year loan.

A stolen social media account can halt a strong marketing campaign if a scammer shutters the account and demands payment to again get access to your followers.

Many FHA, VA and USDA loans are assumable, which could mean more money for sellers if they can offer financing that’s closer to the pandemic-low range of 3%.

A Facebook post boost is like an advertisement that not’s strictly an ad. Paying extra will push a listing, for example, out to a much wider audience.

The Census Bureau says Fla. is now the nation’s fastest growing state, a rank it hasn’t held since 1957. Why? Taxes often get some credit, but it’s mainly the sunshine.

Project Destined teamed up with ULI and four Charlotte RE firms to create one of the few U.S. programs addressing diversity and racial equity in commercial RE.

How does a lender decide a mortgage rate? In part it’s the buyer’s credit score and other traits, but it also depends on a bank’s investments, outlook and mortgage bonds.

Florida Realtors economist: Maybe a seller wants to overprice their home? A buyer insists on low bids? Statistics can help you focus on facts rather than falling prey to emotions.

What can you do/not do when a listing gets appraised? The answers are out there, though some members don’t call Florida Realtors Legal Hotline until something has gone wrong.