Miami Real Estate

Redfin: Big Jump in Existing Home Sales

October existing home sales rose 1.6% month over month and are on track to finish this year higher than last year. SEATTLE — Existing home sales rose 1.6% month over month in October — the biggest gain since January 2022 — to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4,179,346, according to a new report from … Read more

Rising Rates Haven’t Slowed Pending Sales

Pending home sales posted their biggest increase since 2021 recently, but some house hunters are starting to pull back, Redfin said. SEATTLE – Pending U.S. home sales rose 3.2% year over year during the four weeks ending October 13, the biggest increase in three years, according to a new report from the real estate brokerage … Read more

In-Person Hurricane Recovery Support Available

ORLANDO, Fla. — Home and business owners who need in-person help navigating hurricane-recovery resources can visit Florida Small Business Development Center Network’s mobile assistance center and  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Centers this week. The Florida SBDC, in partnership with state and federal agencies, has been on the ground in impacted communities to … Read more

SBA Encourages Disaster Loan Applications

The SBA said disaster survivors should not wait to settle with insurance companies before applying for disaster loans. Also, Milton, Helene insurance claims increased. ORLANDO, Fla. — The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is urging business owners, homeowners and renters impacted by the recent hurricanes to apply for its Disaster Loan Program funding even … Read more

FEMA, Business Aid Available for Milton, Helene

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 wake … Read more

Fla. Has Highest New Housing in Floodplains Rate

UM research: 21% of all new housing built in Fla. over past 20 years are in floodplains, which raises flooding concerns. But that figure is actually less than expected. MIAMI – A nationwide analysis of community-level floodplain development found that over two-million acres of floodplain were developed over the past two decades across the United … Read more

State Parks Plan Includes Golf, Pickleball

Florida plans to add amenities to state parks including campsite, cabins and areas for outdoor activities like pickleball, golf and paddling. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Future visits to some of Florida’s state parks could include getting in 18 holes of golf or playing pickleball. The state Department of Environmental Protection this week announced what it has … Read more

Florida Realtors Honors 2024 Award Winners

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Realtors® recognized Mike McGraw, 2023 Florida Realtors president, as its 2024 Realtor of the Year. The award – one of several – was presented Thursday during the state association’s annual Convention & Trade Expo at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. The Realtor audience applauded as McGraw accepted the award from … Read more

Convention: 2 Days, Too Good To Miss

Join colleagues at Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, Aug. 21-22, 2024. Preregistration closes Monday. ORLANDO, Fla. – Success strategies from top real estate leaders, how-to education sessions, the chance to network with other industry professionals and the latest in high-tech devices: That’s what the 2024 Florida Realtors® Convention & Trade Expo offers – opportunities to … Read more

CoreLogic: Annual Home Price Growth Below 5%

U.S. home prices posted a 4.7% year-over-year gain in June. Miami outpaced San Diego, Calif., in June for the metro with the greatest price growth. IRVINE, Calif. – U.S. year-over-year home price gains inched down, reaching 4.7% in June, falling further from the previous month’s 4.9% in what will likely be a continual slide throughout … Read more