FAU Economist Says Homes ‘Less Overpriced’ in July
The overheated market may be slowly cooling. Even if July numbers just reflect the usual summer slowdown, it could mean traditional patterns are starting to return.
South Florida Median Home Sale Prices Climb Over 20%
Demand for housing in South Florida drove prices higher as the median sales prices for both homes and condos increased more than 20% in July.
Moving Scams Are Back in South Florida
Moving “brokers” may entice relocators with low-ball estimates and promise to “handle all the details,” then subcontract the actual move to dicey third-party vendors.
Median Price Up, Pending Sales Down in Broward County
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 July. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Median Price Up, Pending Sales Down in Palm Beach County
Just in! Newly released market reports from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity in Palm Beach County. The reports compare year-over-year data for July. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Median Price Up, Pending Sales Down in Martin County
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 July. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Median Price Up, Pending Sales Down in St. Lucie County
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 July. Here are statistics on single family homes.
BeachesMLS Selects Premium MLS-Touch App for Its 41,000 Subscribers
MLS subsidiary of Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® partners with Prospects Software to offer the most advanced Mobile MLS App on the market.
Advocating to Have Housing Affordability on the Ballot
Florida Realtors® and the National Association of Realtors® are advocating for a constitutional amendment to tackle the issue of housing affordability in the state. With recent financial contributions totaling $13 million to the political committee Floridians for Housing, the proposal is gaining momentum as real estate prices continue to rise, leaving many without access to affordable housing options.
Biden Extends Eviction Ban for 60 Days
The Biden administration announced a 60-day eviction ban extension. The new order is more limited than the old ban – it covers COVID hot spots only – but that still includes an estimated 90% of U.S. renters and seemingly all of Fla., which has seen rising numbers of cases in the past few weeks.
Can Tenant Claim ‘Emotional Support Animal’ at Any Time?
A condo board denied a tenant’s dog that was 30 pounds above their weight limit, but she later got documentation showing it’s an emotional support animal.
South Florida Realtors® Host Back-to-School Drive
Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® are hosting a Back-to-School Drive in partnership with Women in Distress of Broward County, Education Foundation of Palm Beach County and St. Lucie Public Schools.
West Palm Beach Named Top Metro for Cash Sales in U.S.
Nationally, cash buyers made up about 1/3 of all 2021 home sales so far, but that percentage rises to 52.6% in West Palm Beach – the top metro for cash sales in the U.S.
Number of Mortgages in Forbearance Drops to 3.5%
Mortgage bankers say that many homeowners are coming out of forbearance, with only 7.4%, so far, either selling the home, doing a refi or otherwise paying off the mortgage. 1 in 4 (23.2%) never stopped making monthly payments; another 1 in 4 (28%) ended up having their loans deferred.
Florida Rental Assistance Program Provides Financial Relief
Housing providers and tenants financially impacted by the pandemic need to look into the OUR Florida program for potential relief.
NEW: Escalation Addendum to Contract Released
Florida Realtors® released a new addendum for use with Florida Realtors® contracts, the Escalation Addendum to Contract, available through Form Simplicity and other licensed vendors. FAQs and how-to-complete info is available on the association’s website.
Blazing Summer Sets New Record High in Broward County
Just in! Newly released market reports from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity in Broward. The reports compare year-over-year data for June. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Blazing Summer Sets New Record High in Palm Beach County
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 June. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Blazing Summer Ties Record High in Martin County
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 June. Here are statistics on single family homes.
Blazing Summer Sets New Record High in St. Lucie County
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 June. Here are statistics on single family homes.