An Okeechobee real estate scam was uncovered after a man attempted to sell land he didn't own. The listing was removed. No arrests have been made.
Even with affordability headwinds, builders remain optimistic about the future of the market. The share of builders cutting prices held steady at 32% in October.
Many forecasts have rates near 6% at the end of this year and falling to about 5.8% next year. The days of 3% and 4% rates appear to be over.
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Lower rates have encouraged buyers from the sidelines. In Florida, builders are offering incentives that include lot premium waivers and price reductions.
Wearing two hats isn’t for everyone – but, for some, dual licensing offers an opportunity to earn extra income and bring more value to your relationship with buyers.
Pending home sales posted their biggest increase since 2021 recently, but some house hunters are starting to pull back, Redfin said.
Massive amounts of sand shifted inland after back-to-back hurricanes. Many residents are now facing costly cleanup.
Disaster-response resources are available this week in more than 10 Florida counties to help businesses and residents.
About 53% of homeowners who hired a contractor went over budget, and 46% faced significant delays.
