Builders predict big expansion in construction Builders predict big expansion in construction “Higher mortgage rates will be offset by stronger wage gains and job growth, which suggests that housing demand will increase this year,” says David Berson, chief economist for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. “While positive developments on the demand side will support solid growth... Read more »
where land surpasses property values Technical advances provide employees with greater flexibility, yet there’s also the expectation that with increased access, workers will be more available, says Patrick Kulesa, director of employee research at human resources consulting firm Willis Towers Watson. “Technology allows us to work anywhere, anytime,” notes Carol Olsby, a human relations consultant... Read more »
How you can disconnect from work Technical advances provide employees with greater flexibility, yet there’s also the expectation that with increased access, workers will be more available, says Patrick Kulesa, director of employee research at human resources consulting firm Willis Towers Watson. “Technology allows us to work anywhere, anytime,” notes Carol Olsby, a human relations... Read more »
Apply now for college scholarships in Florida Do you have kids currently in college or one about to graduate high school? Are they interested in a possible real estate-related career? The Student Scholarship Program offered through Florida Realtors® Education Foundation Inc., a not-for-profit corporation that provides real estate-related educational scholarships, is now accepting applications, but... Read more »
Homeowners seek answers on flood damage from insurance companies About 1,800 homes in coastal Citrus County received enough flood damage from Hurricane Hermine that officials are taking a close look to see if they are “substantially damaged” and should be rebuilt/elevated to flood zone codes. Q: Why just the house? Why not the entire property’s value?... Read more »
How to prevent fraud in a home sale closing Finally, when you do get your final numbers, call your closing company and confirm that the wiring instructions you received are the correct ones. In the latest scam, fraudsters will hack into your real estate or title agent’s unsecured email account by either guessing the simple... Read more »
New home for Sale in South Florida Base on the New-home forecast there will be A climb to a higher percentage ground in 2017 “While positive developments on the demand side will support solid growth in the single-family housing sector in 2017, builders in many markets continue to face supply-side constraints led by the three... Read more »
I think Buyers considering purchasing a home in a community with a homeowners association (HOA) should research an important set of rules known as restrictive covenants Some common restrictive covenants may include permissible colors for exterior house paint, minimum property and landscaping standards, types of window treatments allowed, restrictions on vehicle storage or recreational vehicle... Read more »
what is The risk Fla. home values will decline do you believe it is Only 3%? “Even as homeownership remains out of reach for many people, a growing housing shortage will continue to push up national home prices faster than inflation for the foreseeable future.” DeFranco cites positive fundamentals for affordability, such as below-normal mortgage... Read more »
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