by Editor | Oct 24, 2024 | General News
By Mike Schneider and Kate Payne Popular destinations in the state are welcoming visitors and seasonal residents while recovery efforts from Hurricanes Milton and Helene are ongoing. BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. — The start of “snowbird” season in Florida is only weeks away,...
by Editor | Oct 24, 2024 | General News
Almost half of mortgaged homeowners remain equity-rich, according to ATTOM. The portion of owners seriously underwater still close to five-year low. IRVINE, Calif. – The property analytics firm ATTOM’s third quarter 2024 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report shows...
by Editor | Oct 23, 2024 | General News
Nearly 360,000 insurance claims have been filed in Florida due to Hurricanes Milton and Helene, mostly from residential properties in the hardest-hit areas. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota and Pasco counties are among the top in the state...
by Editor | Oct 23, 2024 | General News
By Marla Martin Florida Realtors Chief Economist: Hurricane Helene disrupted the state’s RE market last month. Still, statewide inventory rose YoY for both Sept. and 3Q. ORLANDO, Fla. – In September and the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, Florida’s housing market...
by Editor | Oct 23, 2024 | General News
Existing-home sales fell nationally 1.0% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.84 million. In the South, existing-home sales decreased 1.7%. WASHINGTON — Existing-home sales drew back in September, according to the National Association of Realtors®....
by Editor | Oct 22, 2024 | General News
By Carol Weinrich Helsel Real estate professionals are building client loyalty and responding to needs among a quickly growing Hispanic demographic. CHICAGO – Homeownership among Hispanic Americans is at an all-time high of 51%, according to the National Association...
