The most sought-after builders in one of the nation’s hottest markets are ready to present! Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® are hosting an exclusive member event, Builders Connect – New Construction Showcase from September 21st to the 25th.

BeachesMLS, the MLS of Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® have partnered with Amplify Social’s ModernAgent platform as their new marketing benefit for members.

September is Realtor® Safety Month, and to encourage real estate pros to take precautions, NAR has released its 2020 Member Safety Report. The report found that practitioners feel most vulnerable when meeting with unknown clients at vacant properties.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that all of Florida, including Broward County, is in Phase 2 of reopening, effective Monday, September 14.

In the latest monthly study from Apartment List, the authors “expect that nine-in-10 renters will pay their September rent in full by the end of the month.”

Fannie Mae’s monthly survey found less pessimism over potential job losses and an increasing number of buyers (up 3%) and sellers (up 3%) who think it’s a good time enter the market. Overall, the index rose 3.3 points to 77.5, though a year ago it was 93.8.

“Real estate professionals can help avoid complaints and fair housing issues while helping both the buyer and seller understand their options,” Deanne Rymarowicz, associate counsel at NAR.

Palm Beach County has been given permission to start Phase 2 of the Reopening Process by Governor Ron DeSantis.

With the release of Matrix X, the system continues to combine modern color palettes, iconography, and navigation with a state-of-the-art design. Plus, Matrix X boasts new notification features and new map layers!

Florida is now an official participant in the Lost Wages Assistance Program, which should provide qualified unemployed residents $300 per week for at least three weeks.

Hours before Fla.’s eviction or foreclosure ban was scheduled to expire, the governor signed an order extending it to Oct. 1. The order applies only to the “final action” and not for reasons other than a COVID-19 emergency.

Any St. Lucie County resident who has suffered an economic hardship caused directly by COVID-19, and who earns less than 120% of the area median income is eligible to apply.

Emergency Order 22 reopens tanning establishments, tattooing establishments, and body piercing establishments with appropriate safety guidelines as outlined by the Florida Department of Health.

Governor DeSantis will apply for additional unemployment funds authorized by a memorandum signed by President Trump. The rules are complicated, but independent contractors might receive an additional $300 per week if they’re eligible Reemployment Assistance claimants.

Faced with pressure from the real estate industry, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that it will delay a loan finance fee charged to homeowners who refinance their current loan.

July’s pending home sales were up again, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) monthly index.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will extend moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate owned (REO) evictions until at least Dec. 31, 2020.

The Palm Beach County Community Services Department has plans to temporarily suspend rental and utility assistance applications. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 31 in order to be processed.

Qualified residents impacted by COVID-19 will soon be able to apply online for rental assistance, thanks to the Broward County Commission. Funds can help qualified residents pay unpaid rents.

“The housing market is well past the recovery phase and now booming,” says NAR. And current owners seeking larger homes will “drive demand even into 2021.”