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- Fed Makes Aggressive Half Point Cut 09/18/2024The unusually large interest rate cut suggests the economy is rebounding. The cut will continue to impact mortgage rates, which have declined in the past weeks.amyc
- Surfside Report Won’t Be Released Until 2026 09/18/2024One investigator in the 2021 Champlain Towers South condo collapse said it is “one of the most complex building failure investigations ever undertaken.”amyc
- Rising Builder Sentiment Breaks 4-Month Decline 09/18/2024Builder confidence improved for the first time since May thanks to declining interest rates, but construction costs are holding back some enthusiasm.amyc
- Good News for Buyers: Housing Supply Increasing 09/18/2024New listings rose 1.6% month over month in August to the highest seasonally adjusted level in nearly two years and climbed 2.1% from a year earlier.amyc
- Single-Family Starts Up in August 09/18/2024The National Association of Home Builders expects new home building will increase in the coming months as construction loan rates decrease.amyc
- Questions to Ask Before Joining a Brokerage 09/18/2024Finding the right brokerage is essential to a successful career. Find out what training the brokerage offers and what tools are provided, among other things.amyc
- Luxury Staging Makeovers for Big Impact 09/18/2024Celebrity home stagers and designers say mirrors and layered lighting are among the tricks that can make all the difference in your listings.amyc
- Fla. Has Highest New Housing in Floodplains Rate 09/17/2024UM 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.marlam
- Condo Board Seeks Payment for Amenities’ Renovations 09/17/2024Real estate Q&A: Owners ask if they have to pay those costs if they never use the amenities. If proper procedures were followed, then the answer is likely yes.marlam
- County School Board Talks Workforce Housing Plan 09/17/2024A $13M housing plan on land owned by the Desoto County school district is proposed for 72 multifamily rentals, with district staff and teachers getting first rights.marlam