People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding In today’s housing market, there are two main affordability challenges impacting buyers: mortgage rates that are higher than they’ve been the past couple of years, and rising home prices caused by low inventory. To overcome those challenges, many people are working with their agents
Buying a Flipped House: Is It Right for You? Flipped homes can provide you with a spiffed up house that’s move-in ready or a lemon hiding behind freshly painted walls. • Mar 02 2023 In this article: How to spot a flipped home Important questions to ask about a flipped home Fast flips and subpar
Your Fixed-Rate Mortgage Payment Skyrocketed? January 18, 2023 By Amber Bonefont Some Fla. homeowners do double takes after their monthly mortgage payment goes up hundreds of dollars, but blame goes to the escrow and insurance portions. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Many homeowners across South Florida are having sticker shock when receiving notices of a shortage
Fake Landlord Scams Orlando Renter By Trevor Fraser Renters are still being scammed by a fake “landlord” that doesn’t actually own property – but problems can get even worse if real landlords don’t find out right away. ORLANDO, Fla. – Isaac Aviles thought he found a good deal on a rental home in Orlando: a
Fla. CFO Arrests 2 for Roofing Insurance Fraud By Kerry Smith CFO Jimmy Patronis says the Naples contractors offered homeowners a “free roof” and said they could avoid paying deductibles if they signed “ad agreements.” NAPLES, Fla. – Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Brian Webb and Brandon Jourdan of
By Jeff Lazerson / FloridaRealtors.org February 4, 2022 Fannie/Freddie started requiring extensive recent financial info from self-employed workers due to COVID, but some may now find it easier to qualify for a loan. PASADENA, Calif. – Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac finally eased the two biggest COVID-19 era loan obstacles of the past two years,
December 9, 2021 Gov. DeSantis’ Budget Includes Housing, Environment By Kerry Smith, Tom Butler The budget – a proposal to the Florida Legislature for the 2022 session – includes a number of Florida Realtors’ legislative priorities, such as affordable housing aid. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Freedom First 2022-23 state budget
How to Protect Your Water Heater Against Winter Weather Posted on Nov 18 2021 – 4:06pm by Housecall By Anita Ginsburg As the weather cools, many of us are grateful for the break in the hot weather. Depending on where you live, you might even get to enjoy some snow. However, colder weather should also
Here’s Why You Should Buy a Home During the Winter Posted on Jan 10 2020 – 12:29pm by Housecall Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on January 10, 2020. Housecall continues to share this piece due to ongoing requests and reader interest. As we head into the coldest months of the year, many people
November 17, 2021 Why Did ‘Zillow Offers’ Fail? Sellers Say It Offered Too Much By Jason Blevins In Front Range, Colo., Zillow bought hundreds of homes and, in one case, outbid a private buyer already offering more than list price. Many sellers wondered why Zillow would pay so much for their home, thinking the company