Average Mortgage Rates Fall Slightly ');
document.write('Thu, 28 Mar 24 12:03:39 +0500 ');
document.write('Borrowing costs on 30-year and 15-year mortgages dipped slightly to 6.79% and 6.11% respectively, giving prospective homebuyers a bit more room in their budgets. ');
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Small Businesses Face Tax Changes in Coming Year ');
document.write('Thu, 28 Mar 24 11:03:30 +0500 ');
document.write('One tax professional recommends filing for an extension due to pending tax legislation in Congress. Most experts recommend small business owners work with a professional tax advisor.');
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Is a Fixer-Upper Right for You? ');
document.write('Thu, 28 Mar 24 11:03:29 +0500 ');
document.write('Homes that are fixer-uppers might be a great deal but require a lot of time, patience and skill. Before making a decision, consider all of the factors that go into home renovations.');
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DeSantis Signs Bill Targeting Home ‘Squatters’ ');
document.write('Thu, 28 Mar 24 11:03:30 +0500 ');
document.write('A law that goes into effect on July 1 allows property owners to remove an unauthorized person from their property. Florida Realtors considered passage of the law a 2024 legislative priority.');
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Greening a Home for Maximum Savings ');
document.write('Thu, 28 Mar 24 11:03:37 +0500 ');
document.write('Freddie Mac research found that homes with high energy-efficiency ratings sold for 2.7% more on average than unrated homes. Making home updates don’t have to be time-consuming or costly.');
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Some Florida Cities Face Greater Climate Risks ');
document.write('Thu, 28 Mar 24 11:03:19 +0500 ');
document.write('Some coastal Florida cities face climate risks including wind, rain and heat. Understanding such risks helps buyers and sellers make informed decisions about investments and sales.');
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Buyers Look to Family for Down Payment ');
document.write('Wed, 27 Mar 24 12:03:48 +0500 ');
document.write('A new study found young homebuyers are twice as likely to use family money for down payment than they were five years ago. A majority still work for the money.');
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Styling, Staging and Managing Your Online Brand ');
document.write('Wed, 27 Mar 24 12:03:09 +0500 ');
document.write('Your website is often the first time consumers will meet you. You should demonstrate personality and expertise using a .realtor domain and website.');
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Remembering Frank E. Kowalski ');
document.write('Wed, 27 Mar 24 12:03:16 +0500 ');
document.write('Frank E. Kowalski, the 2005 Florida Realtors president and founder and CEO of Metro Dade Realty in Miami, had a 52-year career defined by a spirit of service.');
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The Right Time to Downsize? ');
document.write('Wed, 27 Mar 24 12:03:30 +0500 ');
document.write('Retirees should consider factors that include living closer to family and safety issues when determining if now is the right time to downsize.');
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Florida Realtors, FIRA Sign Agreement for Future ');
document.write('Wed, 27 Mar 24 11:03:21 +0500 ');
document.write('Real estate leaders in Florida and Argentina “affirm the value of international collaboration” and will seek mutually beneficial opportunities for their members.');
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Study: Mid-April Is Prime Time for Sales ');
document.write('Tue, 26 Mar 24 13:03:44 +0500 ');
document.write('Realtor.com found the week of April 14 will be the best time to sell due to the mix of marketing conditions. Sellers on a national level could get $34,000 more than at the start of the year.');
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FHFA: January Housing Prices Decline Nationwide ');
document.write('Tue, 26 Mar 24 13:03:49 +0500 ');
document.write('The area that includes Florida saw a .6% decline in seasonally adjusted monthly home prices from December 2023 to January 2024. Home prices in the same area increased 6.1% year over year.');
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Commercial Expert: Establish AI Policies Early ');
document.write('Tue, 26 Mar 24 13:03:58 +0500 ');
document.write('A commercial real estate AI expert said companies should create AI policies based on privacy and security issues and then build on them as needed.');
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