Personal touches can help real estate marketing
Tailoring messages to a person, property or neighborhood can help agents distinguish their business and encourage customers to respond.
FHFA moves to expand mortgage insurance outreach
Fannie Mae will allow mortgage companies to notify borrowers who may qualify to cancel private mortgage insurance, potentially lowering their monthly payments.
Webinar: The nuts and bolts of how Amendment 3 improves affordability
Florida Realtors members heard how Amendment 3 could provide meaningful property-tax relief and improve affordability if approved by voters in November.
Mortgage rates rise to nearly 3-year high
The average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 7.28%, its sixth straight weekly increase and highest level since November 2023. The 15-year rate rose to 6.60%.
Lenders offered more time for appraisal shift
Agents and buyers may see both old and new appraisal formats during the transition. An Oct. 16 Florida Realtors webinar will explain the changes.
Buyers weigh budgets and home priorities
A new survey found 77% of recent buyers exceeded their initial budgets, while some accepted fewer bedrooms, smaller yards or different locations.
Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of NAR Suit
A Texas broker failed to sufficiently allege an antitrust injury in a challenge to association membership rules for MLS participation, an appeals court found.
RE Q&A: Can Landlord Keep a Security Deposit for ‘Repainting and Cleaning’?
Landlords cannot deduct for ordinary wear and tear from security deposits. Tenants can dispute charges with written objections and move-out photos.
Helping buyers look beyond the 55-plus label
A 55-plus designation doesn’t guarantee a home is designed for aging in place, making property features and community amenities important considerations for buyers.
Homeowners report greater financial satisfaction
A survey found 68% of homeowners were satisfied with their finances, compared with 47% of nonhomeowners, though many in both groups lived paycheck to paycheck.