News & Media MIAMI – John Burns Research and Consulting (JBRC) reports that 93,000 new single-family homes for rent were completed last year, the most in any other year and up 39% from the number of rental homes completed in 2022. The number of rental homes being constructed is expected to continue at a […]
MIAMI – Buying your first home can be an exciting yet scary process. All that saving and searching can be stressful, especially when you’re unsure where you’d like to settle down. Thanks to some research by MoneyGeek, they’ve been able to pinpoint where young adults have been buying homes the most in the country. […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Rejecting arguments by Florida and business groups, an appeals court Monday refused to put on hold a U.S. district judge’s ruling in a battle about permitting authority for projects that affect wetlands. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued an order that […]
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Realtors® on Monday petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit for a rehearing, challenging its ruling that would allow the Department of Justice to reopen a previously closed investigation into NAR’s policies. In the filing, which forcefully advocates for the interests of members, […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — More than two-thirds of the $3 billion set aside by the Florida Legislature to shore up the state’s collapsing property insurance industry has gone untouched since it first became available in 2022. Many insurance companies, which asked the Legislature for help, have mostly steered clear of that money. Industry analysts said […]
WASHINGTON – When designing your kitchen, there are so many things to consider, from the colors and layout to the appliances and materials. A kitchen design should be thought of as a long-term investment, considering it’s one of the most expensive areas to renovate in a home. Yet, two-thirds of about 2,000 consumers recently […]
News & Media ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Realtors® created a new infographic to help Realtors® share important information about a new law that gives property owners more rights to remove squatters. House Bill 621, signed into law in March, allows property owners to request law enforcement remove an unauthorized person from their property. The […]
News & Media SEATTLE— One-third (33.4%) of single-family homes for sale in the U.S. in the first quarter were newly built, essentially unchanged from a year earlier but down from a record-high 34.5% two years earlier, according to a new report from the real estate brokerage Redfin, The portion of housing supply that’s newly […]
NEW YORK – As you’re making your emergency preparedness checklist, it’s also important to protect your heart and overall health in the wake of a hurricane, tornado or other natural disaster. The experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict an above-average Atlantic Ocean hurricane season for the seventh year in a row. […]
NEW YORK – Nearly 90% of the one in three Americans who stayed in an alternative living space rental enjoyed their time there. Alternative living spaces include tiny homes, modular homes, container homes, and converted vans or RVs. While they’re more popular as a vacation novelty, recent Google Trends data shows searches for information […]
News & Media TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill revising 2023’s Live Local Act, providing an additional $100 million to the Hometown Heroes Housing Program (HHHP) for zero-interest downpayment and closing cost assistance home loans to fulltime employed Floridians who meet income requirements. The HHHP financial boost injects new funding into […]
NEW YORK – Want to sell your home for more? Pick your colors carefully. A 2023 Zillow paint color analysis study finds charcoal gray rooms can help a home sell for as much as $2,512 more. Color impacts people’s moods, mindsets, and buying decisions. Recent and prospective buyers offer more money for a home […]