SARASOTA, Fla. – William Fulford moved from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to a new waterfront development in Florida in 2023. Nestled between Sarasota Bay and the southwestern part of Tampa Bay, the new home by Bradenton Beach was everything Fulford, a retired custom homebuilder, ever wished for. The developers of the new Hunters Point community, […]
NEW YORK — Today’s younger homebuyers face a variety of challenges, from high home prices to elevated interest rates. However, 57% of baby boomers surveyed in a new study by Clever Real Estate believe they could achieve their homeowner dreams, they just need to put in more effort. The majority of baby boomers — […]
SEATTLE – Both buyers and sellers are showing up with more interest as lower mortgage rates provide a boost to the housing market’s “last call” before the shopping season winds down. Another break in mortgage rates over September brought a flurry of activity, according to the latest market report from Zillow, which, depending on […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused billions of dollars in damages across the state with the Tampa Bay and Sarasota-Bradenton areas taking the biggest hits. Links to /tools-research/hurricane-resources/helene-recovery-assistance-realtors-resources We have gathered resources for Realtors in Florida to help you recover and rebuild. The counties with the […]
TALLAHASSEE – Despite warnings from two leading insurance rating agencies that Hurricane Milton weakened or threatened Florida’s troubled home insurance market, local experts say the market can manage losses from Milton and are ready to cover yet another hurricane, if one should come. AM Best and Fitch Ratings each issued reports last week warning […]
News & Media By Dina Cheney CHICAGO – For brokers, the right paperwork is essential for compliance with rules and regulations and for guiding agents and staff. Fortunately, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel when putting these materials together. Between the National Association of Realtors®, your state and local real estate boards and […]
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Marilyn Gladish spent Friday picking trash from the wet goo that had accumulated on her front lawn while workers power washed mud that had infiltrated her ground-floor garage. But the 83-year-old’s home — built high up on pilings — wasn’t damaged. Everything inside, from furniture to a lifetime of keepsakes, […]
ORLANDO, Fla. – Homeowners and renters in 34 Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Milton can now apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Links to /tools-research/hurricane-resources/helene-recovery-assistance-realtors-resources We have gathered resources for Realtors in Florida to help you recover and rebuild. President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Florida in the […]
NEW YORK – Whether it’s to manage finances, accept payments or reach new customers, more small-business owners are optimizing their business operations with digital tools — leaving them increasingly vulnerable to digital security breaches and cyberattacks. Exposure to cyberattacks topped the list of the biggest worries small-business owners face, even surpassing concerns about inflation […]
News & Media By Christopher Rugaber WASHINGTON — Americans’ outlook on the economy soured a bit this month after two months of small gains, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, released Friday. The index slipped to 68.9 in October from 70.1 in September, which had been its highest reading since May. […]
News & Media By Dina Cheney CHICAGO – For brokers, the right paperwork is essential for compliance with rules and regulations and for guiding agents and staff. Fortunately, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel when putting these materials together. Between the National Association of Realtors®, your state and local real estate boards and […]
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Marilyn Gladish spent Friday picking trash from the wet goo that had accumulated on her front lawn while workers power washed mud that had infiltrated her ground-floor garage. But the 83-year-old’s home — built high up on pilings — wasn’t damaged. Everything inside, from furniture to a lifetime of keepsakes, […]
