Florida Realtors® News
- U.S. Consumer Confidence Declines May 1, 2024Responses to the nationwide survey said Americans remain concerned about high prices, particularly for food and gas.amyc
- 2023 Realtor Giving, Volunteering Increased May 1, 2024Nearly seven out of 10 (69%) Realtor members at large volunteered monthly, spending an average of eight hours volunteering each month, NAR said.amyc
- Black Homeowners Closing Property Value Gap May 1, 2024A growing number of majority Black ZIP codes saw big property value increases. In Orlando, home prices grew 26% from 2000 to 2016 and another 215% since then.amyc
- Florida Housing Market Healthy, Builder Says May 1, 2024The CEO of D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, said good migration and job growth in Florida is a plus for the housing market.amyc
- Veteran Homelessness on the Rise May 1, 2024At least 35,000 veterans were experiencing homelessness in 2023, making up 6.6% of the total homeless population in the U.S.amyc
- Should You Renovate Before Selling? May 1, 2024Before launching renovation projects to sell a home, consider the cost benefits. Look at your home as if you were buying it and decide if it’s turnkey.amyc
- Trendy Must-Haves That Sell Homes April 30, 2024Modern features, such as soapstone countertops and beverage centers, signal to buyers the home is either new or recently remodeled.amyc
- FHFA: February House Price Index Up 1.2% April 30, 2024In the South Atlantic Division, which includes Florida, home prices rose 1.4% in February and 7.1% year-over-year.amyc
- Dave Ramsey: Now is the Time to Buy April 30, 2024Personal finance author Dave Ramsey said today’s economic conditions can favor homebuyers. But when interest rates go down, prices may go up.amyc
- Tim Weisheyer Named GOAA Board Chair April 30, 2024Tim Weisheyer, who will serve as Florida Realtors president in 2025, has served on the GOAA board since May 2021.amyc