SWFL City Guide

In the current competitive market, 55% of homebuyers will consider going over budget, and they would spend, on average, an

A Residential Energy Services Network and Appraisal Institute collaboration is adding HERS scores (Home Energy Rating System) to appraisal forms

Potential problem averted: If Fannie/Freddie-backed rating firm downgraded Fla. insurers, it could have halted closings and made current owners find

Congress passes budgets, but a president’s budget can influence the process. Under Pres. Trump’s proposals, HUD funding would be cut

Is “home sharing” OK? Miami-Dade is one of the first Fla. counties to threaten owners with higher property taxes if

Survey: Most buyers and sellers said they jumped into the market too quickly, even though the sellers spent about five

Source: Florida Realtors

Single-family production increased 6.5%, “consistent with rising builder confidence in the housing market,” says NAHB president. Multifamily dropped 3.7%. Source:

Average rates hit their highest level for 2017 again. 90% of experts polled by Bankrate.com think they’ll continue to go

Legal QandA: Can condo management put up a sign that partially obscures a waterfront view? The answer: Probably yes but