Palm Beach: Low Inventory in January Brings Down Days on Market
Just in! Newly released market reports from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity in the Palm Beaches. The reports compare year-over-year data for January. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Broward: Low Inventory in January Brings Down Days on Market
Just in! Newly released market reports from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity in Broward County. The reports compare year-over-year data for January. Here are statistics on single family homes.
HUD Prohibits Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Discrimination
HUD now considers sexual orientation and gender identity to be protected classes under the Fair Housing Act, calling its change “the correct reading of the law.”
New NAR Study Underscores Commitment to Racial Equity
A new report from the National Association of Realtors®, “Snapshot of Race & Home Buying in America,” lays emphasis on the continued need for work for racial equality in real estate.
Florida's Housing Market Wraps Up 2020 Strong Despite COVID-19
Florida Realtors®’ latest data: Single-family home sales in 2020 up 5.8% year-over-year, median price at $290K up 9.6%. Condo-townhouse sales up 2.5%, median price at $215K, up 12% from 2019. Chief Economist O’Connor: “Sales of Florida homes in the 4Q were very strong.”
The Big Foreclosure Story? There Aren’t Many – Yet
ATTOM: In Jan. 2021, Fla. foreclosures were down 83% year-to-year, in part due to the foreclosure moratorium, which “doesn’t reflect market reality.”
FHFA Extends Forbearance, Foreclosure and Eviction Moratoriums
At-risk homeowners can now postpone mortgage payments (via forbearance) for 15 months. Foreclosure and REO-related eviction bans run until March 31.
St. Lucie Realtor® Unity Overcomes Pandemic in 2020, New Record Highs
Just in! Newly released market reports from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity in St. Lucie County. The reports compare year-over-year data for 2020. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Martin Realtor® Unity Overcomes Pandemic in 2020, New Record Highs
Just in! Newly released market reports from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity in Martin County. The reports compare year-over-year data for 2020. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Palm Beach Realtor® Unity Overcomes Pandemic in 2020, New Record Highs
Just in! Newly released market reports from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity in the Palm Beaches. The reports compare year-over-year data for 2020. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Broward Realtor® Unity Overcomes Pandemic in 2020, New Record Highs
Just in! Newly released market reports from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity in Broward County. The reports compare year-over-year data for 2020. Here are statistics on single family homes.
What Realtors® Need to Know About Fair Housing Laws
A detailed look at the Fair Housing Act and the Florida Civil Rights Act, including legal information on "testers" and 55-plus communities.
What International Buyers are Looking for in the Florida Market
A detailed look at where international clients originate and what they're buying in the Sunshine State. Plus: A profile of the Florida international buyer.
A Clear Victory for MLS Cooperation
A federal judge dismissed the case, saying NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy, which limits pocket listings, isn’t an antitrust issue. PLS.com, a pocket-listing service, alleges that NAR designed a stricter pocket-listing policy to damage its business model and discourage listings.
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2 in 3 Buyers Surprised by How Much House They Can Afford
Study: 47% of first-time buyers found that their budget allowed them to afford a larger house than they thought they could afford – but 21% had to lower expectations.
CDC Extends Eviction, Foreclosure Ban to March 31
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially moved the ban on foreclosures and evictions to March 31. However, further extensions could be considered by lawmakers in a new pandemic stimulus bill being negotiated by Pres. Biden and Congress.
Move It, Move It: Van Lines Relocate People to Florida
Florida Realtors® economist: The state has attracted new residents for years, and updated migration data by moving van lines show, once again, that in 2020 more people headed south in order to call Florida “home.”
NAR Joins Coalition Calling for Clarity in Rental Assistance
A December law had $25B for landlords hurt by non-paying tenants during the eviction ban, and the coalition wants the government to prioritize that rent relief for landlords.
Where to Retire? WalletHub Ranks Florida No. 1
To determine the best state for retirement, WalletHub weighed 45 variables, such as affordability and quality of life – and Florida was, and is, No. 1.