– Five questions to ask a lender A good mortgage involves more than the lowest interest rate. Interview more than one lender and ask the right questions. Housing outlook: More opt for renting Freddie Mac March analysis: Vacancy rates down 2% over year and rents up 2- 4%, but...
– FHA rescinds disputed credit policy Rule nixing loans to buyers with $1,000-plus credit disputes won’t go into effect July 1; FHA reconsidering its options.
– Free Fla. webinar: Hurricane preparedness What does it take to brace for high winds and driving rain? Fla.-created webinar to help owners and residents prepare. Inventory of unsold homes lowest in 5 years CoreLogic: Two-month price increase not seen since tax credits; underwater homeowners boost inventory by not...
– U.S. housing market shows signs of turnaround Study: Recovery still in early stages, but sales stronger, prices stabilizing. Foreclosures still challenging for Fla.
– Do you understand your hurricane deductible? It’s hurricane season: Fla. homeowners should go over their policy with their insurance agent so they know the details.
– NAR applies for new .Realtor top-level domain New domain to be another trusted source for real estate info; gives additional branding and marketing value to Realtors.
– NAR: International sales continue to climb in U.S. market Fla. is fastest-growing locale for foreign buyers (26% of sales). Most buyers come from Canada (24%) or China (11%). Florida Realtors Education Foundation awards $173,500 in scholarships Awards go to 120 young people as “our investment in the future,”...
– IBHS study says Fla., Va. have best building codes Study: Fla. gets top marks due to strong statewide building codes, plus effective regulation and enforcement process.
– Commercial real estate improves, multifamily strong NAR quarterly report: Fundamentals are gradually improving in all major commercial real estate sectors.
– Amendment 4 would create jobs, boost economy TaxWatch study: Realtor-backed Fla. amendment would create 19,483 jobs and raise personal income $5.3B over 10 years. Chinese drywall: $80M settlement reached A class action suit with about 600 defendants – owners, insurers and builders – covers 4,200 homes with toxic...
