With the release of iOS 10 recently, Apple is finally pulling the curtain back on its new Home app, and, along with the vogue within the smart home sphere, voice activation is the name of the game. We first learned about the company’s foray into the realm of the automated dwelling whenever it ... » Learn More about Home tech equipment to update your living space now
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4 Florida metros top the ‘best cities to invest’ collection
GOBankingRates surveyed 61 out of the 100 most populous cities in the U.S. to find the best and worst cities to own investment property. And as outlined by their analysis, Orlando ranked No. 1 as the top metro area in the U.S. to have investment property, with Tampa coming in second. Overall, ... » Learn More about 4 Florida metros top the ‘best cities to invest’ collection
Challenge remains regarding FHA condo financing
When H.R. 3700, the "Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act," was signed into law earlier this year, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) had 90 days to weigh in on regulations related to Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing for condominiums before changes ... » Learn More about Challenge remains regarding FHA condo financing
Sellers, exactly what are you thinking?
Here in the Tampa Bay Area, we are in what we call a sellers market. We have less than 6 months worth of inventory right now. (more than 6 months would be considered a buyers market). Market research within our MLS Shows that homes priced accordingly are selling around 98% of list price. Which in ... » Learn More about Sellers, exactly what are you thinking?
Household spending in Florida has jumped
Remember frugal Florida? It’s disappearing fast. Household spending jumped 5% Florida this past year, the biggest surge in the United States, according to government data released Tuesday morning. The next-highest increases came in Oregon and Colorado, both up 4.9 %. Household spending in ... » Learn More about Household spending in Florida has jumped