Florida Realtors News

U.S. households had 8.8% less to spend in 2022 (after taxes) than they did in 2021 due in part to 2021’s pandemic checks and expiring tax credits, such as some for childcare.

Property insurance costs aren’t completely under human control. NOAA says 2023 has had 23 billion-dollar-plus disasters so far due to changes in the climate.

The federal housing agency already made changes, such as allowing on-time rent payments to be considered for a loan, and it’s asking for recommendations to do more.

Independent businesses aren’t quite as optimistic about the next six months, and many hope to maximize profits now to prepare for any possible downturn.

The few-accents, white-walls trend has faded. A growing trend this fall is “dopamine I” – decorating that focuses on happiness, color and self-expression.

Aug. report: Rather than lower monthly rents that remain within $2 of their all-time high, more landlords are offering perks, such as a free month or two.

Of millennials who do hope to buy, almost half say it won’t be soon because home prices are too high – the No. 1 obstacle toward homeownership.

It’s almost mandatory to answer a negative review, but it’s almost as important to thank positive reviewers to build an audience and encourage more comments.

If Congress passes an extension, transactions can proceed. If not, homebuyers who need mortgage-mandated flood coverage should plan ahead to avoid problems.

Sellers stopped selling and some buyers stopped buying, but demand still outweighs supply. The result: Declining sales prices may have bottomed out in early summer.