– Property tax cap heads to 2018 ballot A Florida Realtors’ top legislative priority passed the Florida Legislature: In 2018, voters will have the power to make the 10% non-homestead property permanent. Senior housing still waiting for pick-up in demand Developers with an eye on the future are building...
– NAR: Vacation home sales plummet in 2016 Investment buyers picked up as vacation buyers pulled back. Vacation home trends: More took out a mortgage and more planned to use the home for short-term rentals. Court: Fair housing protects LGBT people A federal court ruled for the first time...
– Most consumers think their insurance covers flooding The national flood program might be in better financial shape if more homeowners knew they needed coverage. A recent study found that 56% do not. Congress may regulate PACE green-energy companies The PACE program allows homeowners to attach the cost of...
– Title companies want federal help to fight wire fraud The title association says it has warned buyers about scammers who steal closing money – but it’s not enough. It’s asking the U.S. consumer bureau to help. Scam warning: Fake emails offer $5 Zillow leads A Fla. Realtor who...
– Fla. 1 of 16 states that taxes investment homes more In 34 states, investment homeowners pay lower effective property tax rates than homesteaded owners, according to an ATTOM study. Music hits sour note at condo’s public pool Real estate QandA: If a condo association has a pool rule...
– S. Fla. office market robust but slowdown looming? Low interest rates, job growth and a dearth of construction combined to create a prolific office market over the past five years, but some predict a slowdown. Experts: FHA rules will change before Fannie, Freddie tackled Experts see targeted legislative...
– Floridians’ confidence hits 15-year high in March The 99 reading was the highest since March 2002 and second-highest since 2000 following a Feb. dip. All five components that make up the index increased. Fla. Legislature: Business rent tax cut advances The Senate – which is taking a different...
– Intentional neighborhoods take root across country A new trend popping up is “village” communities. Individual owners agree to work together to build healthy families with adoptive or foster children. Watch out for deed restrictions A buyer may think a listing has great potential, but it’s best to see...
– 30-year mortgage rate drops for second straight week Two weeks ago, the 30-year FRM hit its highest point of the year, but it dropped again this week to 4.14%. Most experts predict little change over the short term. Need flood insurance? It expires in six months On Sept....
– NAR: Feb.’s pending home sales leap 5.5% Pending home sales rebounded sharply to the highest level in nearly a year and second-highest in over a decade. “The stock market’s continued rise and steady hiring in most markets is spurring significant interest in buying,” says NAR economist Yun. Fla....
