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- BOI Reporting Rules Back, New Deadline February 21, 2025For most reporting companies, the new compliance deadline is March 21, 2025. Extensions apply for some storm-affected businesses.amyc
- NAR: Homeownership Prep Consumer Guide Available February 21, 2025NAR's "Preparing for Homeownership" guide helps buyers explore home choices, down payment options, available resources and much more.amyc
- Fla.’s Jan. Housing: New Listings, Inventory Rise February 21, 2025Florida Realtors Chief Economist: “A new year usually brings with it a revival in the rate of homes being listed for sale; it certainly was the case this January.”amyc
- Fed Warns of Inflation, Backs Rate Cut Pause February 21, 2025Fed officials want more progress on managing inflation before further rate cuts. The pause means borrowing costs, including on mortgages, will remain stagnant.amyc
- January Existing-Home Sales Down 4.9% February 21, 2025The U.S. median existing-home sales price advanced 4.8% from January 2024 to $396,900, the 19th consecutive month of year-over-year price increases, NAR said.amyc
- RE Q&A: Can a Neighbor Cut Down My Tree? February 21, 2025When a condo resident cuts down a common area tree without permission, the association could fine the resident or seek replacement costs.amyc
- How to Use AI for Real Estate Market Analysis February 20, 2025AI tools can speed up and automate data collection, review demographic trends and reduce the potential for human error in real estate market analyses.marlam
- 30-Year Mortgage Average Rate Slips to 8-Week Low February 20, 2025Freddie Mac: It fell to 6.85%, its lowest level since late Dec. and eased for the fifth week in a row. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.90%.marlam
- Condo Owner Breaking Rules by Feeding Wildlife February 20, 2025Most community associations ban residents and guests from feeding wildlife. But if owners keep breaking the rules, it may require legal action.marlam
- Citizens’ Policies Inch Up, Top 945K February 20, 2025A week earlier, the state’s insurer of last resort had 942,810 policies. Citizens’ policies are expected to decrease soon due to more depopulation efforts.marlam
- Florida Continues to Gain Million-Dollar Earners February 20, 2025The state had an 8% increase in million-dollar earners from 2021 to 2022, reaching 77,670, according to the IRS. But nationwide, that number dropped by 2%.marlam
- Families Spending 38% of Income on Mortgage February 20, 2025NAHB: In 4Q 2024, a family earning the nation’s median income of $97,800 needed 38% of its income to cover the mortgage payment on a median-priced new home.marlam
- Tracking Your Taxes February 19, 2025The IRS began accepting tax returns on Jan. 27 and expects over 140M filings by April 15. Most refunds arrive in 21 days, with some delayed until mid-February.amyc
- Housing Starts Retreat on Elevated Rates February 19, 2025Overall housing starts decreased 9.8% in January, which is 1.8% lower than a year ago. Multifamily decreased 13.5%.amyc
