U.S. Annual Home Price Growth Inches up in August

U.S. Annual Home Price Growth Inches up in August

Year over year, U.S. single-family home prices rose to 3.9% in August, the lowest rate of growth recorded since last July. IRVINE, Calif. – Home price growth moved up to nearly 4% year over year in August, though gains are projected to fall to less than 1% by next...
Condo Changes Coming to a Form Near You

Condo Changes Coming to a Form Near You

By Heather Rhodes The updated FR/BAR Condominium Rider, (CR-6xx_A) and CRSP Condominium Addendum (CRSP16xxx_F) include the required language. ORLANDO, Fla – Every year it seems like there is a new condo law. And every year there is. Here’s what you need to know about...
Cybersecurity Incident Response Plans In The Works

Cybersecurity Incident Response Plans In The Works

By Jim Ash The IT security firm Check Point said the “insurance/legal” sector saw 636 weekly attacks in 2022, a 68% increase from 2021. The figure was expected to triple in 2024. TALLAHASSEE – Florida Bar members could be getting guidelines for creating a...
Helene: RE License Renewals Extended

Helene: RE License Renewals Extended

Unemployment assistance is available to those who lost jobs or self-employment due to the hurricane. The Florida Realtors DRF donated to NAR’s Realtor Relief Fund. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Real estate agents, brokers, corporations and others that had a September deadline...
Condo Changes Coming to a Form Near You

Condo Inspections Help Buyers Understand Costs

By Ron Hurtibise Many Florida condo associations are required to have the inspection reports completed by Dec. 31. The documents will help buyers understand the cost of ownership. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Becoming familiar with two structural inspection reports that condo...
Fed’s Powell Signals Slow, Steady Rate Cuts Ahead

Fed’s Powell Signals Slow, Steady Rate Cuts Ahead

By Christopher Rugaber Powell said the economy is largely healthy and the Fed is “recalibrating” its key interest rate, not rapidly cutting it. Interest rates influence mortgage rates. WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled Monday that more interest...