Florida Realtors News

Newly allocated Hurricane Housing Recovery Program funds can be used to pay for repairs, insurance deductibles and down payments, among others.

Real estate tech companies are increasingly providing free technology, but the freemium versions come with a risk of mediocrity.

An appeals court ruled that a property insurer had to cover damage caused by nearby rock blasting. The insurer said it was uncovered “earth movement.”

While inflation news remains positive month to month – 2.5% recently, just a bit above the Fed’s 2% goal – Chair Jerome Powell says it's premature to declare victory.

While mortgage rates moving closer to 6% will draw buyers into the 2024 housing market, several economists don’t think it will create a similar rush of sellers listing their homes

“No one has ever found themselves in a recession and said, ‘I wish I had less cash,’” says Jimmy Burgess, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida CEO.

If finalized, the current version of the proposed rule would require landlords in HUD programs to give nonpaying renters a 30-day notice before filing for an eviction.

The VA asked mortgage servicers to pause foreclosures to help veterans at risk of losing their homes, but mortgage bankers have concerns.

The Senate Budget Committee has questions about Citizens’ exposure. If a storm hits, will the Fla.-run insurer be able to handle it? If not, will it need federal help?

A FHA 203(k) loan allows borrowers to roll upgrade costs into their first mortgage. HUD says loan-change proposals will help “millions of homebuyers and homeowners.”