– Businesses expanding opportunities for disabled workers More small biz owners are hiring or actively recruiting disabled adults. Some do it to help out only to discover that they’re a great often-overlooked resource. Harney: Racial disparities notable in mortgage rejections A new analysis of nationwide lender data finds significant...
– Hurricane season and a tax-free holiday kick off Friday Floridians have three extra days to stock up on tax-free hurricane supplies like flashlights, batteries and generators this year – from June 1 through June 7. Study: How does real estate compare to other investments? Every investment decision boils...
– NAR applauds passage of banking reform bill The president is expected to sign S. 2155, a bill that eases some Dodd-Frank rules and encourages small-lender loans by removing some regulatory restrictions. Many buyers find inspiration in home-makeover programs A multitude of home-rehab TV shows have changed today’s buyers....
– Fla. ranks No. 1 as 'Best state for military retirees' On May 21, WalletHub released its “2018’s Best and Worst States for Military Retirees” report, which ranked Fla. as the best state in the U.S. for retired veterans. Even after tax reform, homeownership still beats renting Congress curtailed...
– Upstream debuts: Tool makes data entry easier for brokers The data management system that allows brokerages to streamline data entry officially launched after a few delays. It plans to enter 5-6 U.S. markets each month. 'Good' credit score lowers avg. mortgage cost by $21K Buyers with “good” credit...
– Yun: Fla. real estate market healthy but challenged NAR’s chief economist predicts that tax reform will boost Fla. in-migration from high-tax states, and foreign investment will be double what it was 10 years ago. Older adults have option to sell a home without moving A new investment system...
– Kill 2 birds with 1 stone: Get CE credit at the convention Come to Florida Realtors Convention and Trade Expo to see Penn and Teller and network, but also take a free CE-credit course to prepare for your next license renewal. (Link underlined to: http://convention.floridarealtors.org Should sellers pay...
– Poll: 64% of Americans expect home prices to rise Americans’ faith in the housing market continues to rebound as the Great Recession’s housing troubles slowly fade from memory,according to a new Gallup poll. Study: More Americans relocating for a new job In 2017, 9 out of 10 organizations’...
– Fixed mortgage rate declines slightly to 4.55% A steady rise in April pushed the average FRM to its highest level in four years, but last week’s 4.58% average dropped this week to 4.55%. It's unlikely that Congress will nix Dodd-Frank or the CFPB The Dodd-Frank Act changed almost...
– Fed keeps interest rates steady but notes rising inflation The rate that affects adjustable-rate mortgages and, indirectly, fixed-rate mortgages will probably be raised at least slightly at the Fed’s next meeting in June. Focus on serving clients – not one-upping the competition Top brokerages think about things that...
