Florida Realtors® News
- Lawmakers wrestle with AOB insurance claims' attorney fees February 15, 2019A Fla. Senate committee last week stifled a proposal that would limit attorney fees in "assignment of benefits" (AOB) property insurance cases.
- Experts: Can't have a bubble with under-supply of homes February 15, 2019Bubble fears are based on memories of the housing meltdown more than reality, some experts say. As long as buyer demand remains high and new-home production low, there's no bubble to burst. Prices are a result of demand, not risky lending.
- Legal QandA: Can I turn my condo into a timeshare? February 15, 2019The owner of an ocean-view condo wants to sell and figures she'll get the highest amount of money if she makes it a timeshare – but can she legally do that?
- Tight housing trend: Married with roommates February 15, 2019More married couples can't swing the full cost of a new home, so they're taking on roommates to help cover expenses for the first few years.
- NAR's Good Neighbor Awards celebrate 20 years February 15, 2019In two decades, the awards have granted $1.3M to Realtor-led nonprofits, helped 200-plus organizations, and had an impact in 40 states and 15 countries.
- Help minimize spats between married home shoppers February 15, 2019Buying stresses couples, and major decisions often end up in major disagreements. But a few tactics can nip potential problems in the bud.
- Due March 4: Scholarship applications February 15, 2019The deadline looms for any Fla. student, including ones now enrolled, to apply for an academic scholarship from Florida Realtors Education Foundation. Learn more.
- Mortgage rates fall to 12-month low – 30-year at 4.37% February 14, 2019Indications that inflation and economic growth around the world slowed have been pushing mortgage rates lower, experts say.
- More buyers may qualify for zero-down rural loans February 14, 2019More small-town residents will qualify for no-money-down rural housing loans because the full population of nearby military bases and prisons won't be counted.
- Home affordability unchanged – but at a 10-year low February 14, 2019NAHB: A modest increase in interest rates offset a slight decline in home prices to keep housing affordability essentially level in the fourth quarter of 2018.