Florida Realtors® News
- Average homeowner gained $12K in equity in 3Q December 10, 2018CoreLogic Home Equity Report: Fla. homeowners gained a little less on average, in the 3Q: $10K. U.S. increases are down year-to-year; in 3Q 2017, it was $16K.
- 87,000 Fla. homeowners dropped by property insurers in 3Q December 10, 2018Hurricanes generated more than $15 billion in Fla. claims over the past two years. Increasing AOB claims, notably in S. Fla., also have caused big national companies to largely leave the state in favor of smaller, Fla.-based insurers.
- Phishing scam targets Realtors to 'support Diana recovery' December 10, 2018A number of Realtors received an email over the weekend with the subject line "Help Support Diana Recovery." Ignore it and report it, says NAR.
- Lost HUD aid after Hurricane Michael? FEMA may help December 10, 2018FEMA can't legally duplicate aid efforts by other fed agencies – but if HUD stops paying because a home is unlivable, residents may qualify for FEMA aid.
- How to plan a smart home and weigh privacy risks December 10, 2018Smart-home appliances and gadgets connect to the internet and give owners amenities they didn't know they needed – but they can also give hackers an access key.
- Build referrals by treating customers like it's a date December 10, 2018You expand a customer base by building a relationship – the same thing you do when dating. And if you ask certain questions too early, you could ruin everything.
- Should human appraisals be optional for homes under $400K? December 10, 2018Three fed agencies approved a proposal to allow automated appraisals on homes worth less than $400K; they'll be accepting public comments for the next 60 days. Learn more.
- NAR: Real estate's top 6 challenges now and in the future December 7, 2018From interest rate hikes to climate change, shifts in physical, political and economic worlds affect the real estate industry with short- and long-term hurdles.
- Study: Fla. top state for in-migration from other states December 7, 2018LendingTree report: Fla. is the preferred destination for residents of 15 states who are considering an out-of-state move, including most Northeast states. Almost one out of 10 Americans considering an out-of-state move prefers Fla.
- Medical marijuana collides with fed law in subsidized housing December 7, 2018While Fla. approved medical marijuana, it's not legal under federal law. For residents in federally subsidized homes, a doctor's prescription may not be enough.