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Meeting the ongoing need for affordable options, a new 51-acre military housing development is in the works near the U.S. Southern Command HQ in S. Fla.
In a tight home sale market, real estate pros may want to develop relationships with a network of renters, who might become homebuyers in the future.
As home affordability continues to challenge buyers, builders are now testing the market for smaller, more affordable starter homes – some just 400 square feet.
NAR: Despite gains, racial minorities still faced disparities. Black homeownership lagged at 44.1%; rates for Asian (66.3%) and Hispanic Americans (51.1%) were records.
For 25 years now, NAR has honored Realtors who strengthen their communities through their volunteer service. Five winners receive $10K grants for their cause.
Census Bureau: Weakness in multifamily starts pushed overall housing starts down 14.8% in January. Single-family building permits rose 1.6%; multifamily dropped 7.9%.
Farm owners in Polk and Putnam counties have signed deals worth nearly $9M with the Dept. of Agriculture to restrict future residential and commercial development.
Real estate pros should be aware of indications that a client may not be ready to become a homebuyer, such as an unwillingness to seek mortgage preapproval.