Florida Real Estate

Did AI Create that Article? How to Tell

One day this won’t be true as artificial intelligence (AI) improves, but most computer-generated content currently has some traits that say, “Hey, I’m from AI.” NEW YORK – Businesses increasingly use ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools to churn out social media posts, blog articles, marketing materials, real estate listings and more. Although AI-assisted … Read more

Weird 2024 Trends that Will Increase Home Value

If you can tell what’s trending by looking at the words becoming more common in listings, expect demand for brutalism, sensory pathways and cold plunge pools. NEW YORK – Ready to boost your home value as much as possible? With high mortgage interest rates putting a damper on home prices, now is the time to … Read more

Selling Properties? How to Do It Today

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Buyers have doubts now thanks to inflation, rising home prices and higher mortgage rates. While some best-practice seller tactics haven’t changed, some have. ©Florida Realtors® Source link

U.S. Households Need $115K/year for Median-Priced Home

In Fla., median income is less in six metros and higher in three, ranging from an $88.7K yearly income in Lakeland (up 13.4% year-to-year) to $143K in Miami (up 33.4%). SEATTLE – The average U.S. household must earn $114,627 to afford a median-priced U.S. home, up 15% ($15,285) year-to-year and more than 50% since the … Read more

White House Announces Homeownership Actions

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FHA will allow expected rental income from an accessory side unit to be considered for an FHA loan, the 203(k) fixer-upper program will be improved, and more. WASHINGTON – A White House press release announced new initiatives to support homeownership, though with a nod to the market’s current difficulties and a request for Congress to … Read more

MBA Announces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Awards

At the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) convention this week, MBA honored Fifth Third Bank, U.S. Bank Home Mortgage and Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group. PHILADELPHIA – The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recognized five companies as 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Residential Leadership Award recipients during its 2023 Annual Convention & Expo held in Philadelphia this … Read more

Realtor’s ‘Re-Tune’ Charity Gives Needy Kids Music

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Orlando Realtor Marc George calls music “my safe place.” His new charity collects unwanted musical instruments for children who can’t afford to buy one. ORLANDO, Fla. – A new charitable effort in Central Florida aims to place musical instruments in new loving homes with school children who need them. Re-Tune is what Orlando Realtor® Marc … Read more

Fla. Clothing-Optional Beach ‘Best in World’

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The state has several nude beaches – a draw for some buyers and turn-off for others – with a U.K. company naming S. Fla.’s Haulover Beach the best in the world. MIAMI – Can you let it all hang out on a Florida beach? The Sunshine State has several official nude beaches, and a few … Read more

RE Q&A: Fixer-Upper? Home Renovation Tips

Most buyers or current owners considering a remodel don’t know how to do the work or who to trust with the task. To start, check licenses, credentials and public records. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: We need a larger house for our growing family. Considering the price of houses lately, we decided to remodel and … Read more