NAR News Releases

Real Estate Daily News

• Most Popular Home Trends by State May 25, 2022
  What’s trending and where in home design?
• New-Home Sales Post Double-Digit Drop May 25, 2022
  Rising prices in the new-home market are prompting buyers to take a step back.
• Vacation Rental Listing Scams Grow May 25, 2022
  “Summer plans can quickly melt if consumers aren’t careful when they book their getaway,” a state attorney says in issuing a warning.
• 2021 Was a Record-Breaking Year in Real Estate May 25, 2022
  Americans spent more money on real estate than ever before this last year. Will they again?
• 20 States With the Lowest Taxes in 2022 May 25, 2022
  Alaska and Wyoming are the least taxed states. Find out where else.
• Millions of Homeowners May Be Underinsured May 24, 2022
  Homeowner insurance premiums have climbed by 34% in some states due to rising costs.
• Open Houses Could Draw Out More Thieves May 24, 2022
  Experts warn that thefts at open houses could get worse this spring.
• ARMs Can Help You Save, But Carry Risks May 24, 2022
  Some buyers are being drawn to adjustable-rate mortgages for potential savings up against rising rates, but those savings do come with risks.
• Buyers More Willing to Widen Their Searches May 24, 2022
  More than half of consumers say they’re willing to move to a less expensive area or purchase a fixer upper to get a home in this competitive market.
• Viral Video Shows Apartment Applicants Swarming Open House May 24, 2022
  Housing shortages abound, and renters—just like home buyers—are feeling it too.

Florida Realtors® News

• Hurricane Prediction: Up to 21 Named Storms May 25, 2022
  Of those 21 storms, 10 will be hurricanes, experts said, calling it “really a strange thing that we’ve had six consecutive seasons be so active.”
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• Condo Q&A: Can HOAs Ban Political Signs? May 25, 2022
  The short answer: Yes. The longer answer: The process to do so depends on governing docs, and it might not be as simple as it sounds.
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• Rising Home Prices Hurting Rental Returns May 25, 2022
  Attom study: Between 2021 and 2022, rental returns on a three-bedroom house declined in three out of four counties – largely because home prices rose 15%.
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• Condo Issues Emerge During Special Session May 25, 2022
  The Florida Legislature put condo safety on this week’s agenda by adding inspections and new financial requirements into a bill by way of an amendment.
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• Judge Increases Surfside Collapse Money to $96M May 25, 2022
  A previous property settlement of $83 million – which doesn’t include a separate loss-of-life case – was increased to $96 million on Tuesday.
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• The Perfect Song for Your Open House? May 25, 2022
  A study found that music influences diners’ food choices in a restaurant, but what works for an open house? Consider local tastes and a home’s style when choosing.
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• April New-Home Sales Drop Unexpected 16.6% May 24, 2022
  Pundits expected a slight drop in April new-home sales. NAHB’s chair calls the drop significant and cites the higher cost of new construction and rising interest rates.
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• Hurricane Tax ‘Holiday’ Adds Pet Supplies May 24, 2022
  Fla.’s sales-tax “holiday” on hurricane supplies starts this Saturday, and for the first time it includes pet supplies, including some bags of pet food and cat litter.
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• Economic Survey: Mild Recession, Much Disagreement May 24, 2022
  If there is a slump, most economists predict it will be relatively mild – and a majority believe the odds are greater than 50% that the U.S. won’t see a recession at all.
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• New Yorkers and Californians Flock to Florida May 24, 2022
  Fla. rents are up because demand is up, and new residents boost demand. In 2020, 167 people moved in for every 100 who left. In 2021, the inbound number was 210.
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