• Condo HOA Fees Surge in Florida Amid Insurance Crisis,Gemma Peterson

    Condo HOA Fees Surge in Florida Amid Insurance Crisis

      HOA dues are up more than 15% from a year ago in Tampa, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, compared with a median gain of 6% across the 43 metros Redfin analyzed.  The Sunshine State is seeing HOA fees jump due to skyrocketing insurance costs and new safety requirements in the wake of the Surfside condo

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  • What’s Up with Real Estate? Friday, August 23, 2024,Gemma Peterson

    What’s Up with Real Estate? Friday, August 23, 2024

    National Real Estate News Fed said cuts ahead No more reading between the lines! The notes from the Fed's last meeting were explicit: "The vast majority [of Fed members] observed that, if the data continued to come in about as expected, it would likely be appropriate to ease policy at the next [Sept

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  • How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power,Gemma Peterson

    How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power

    If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. That’s because you’ve likely heard that mortgage rates impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to factor that into your planning. Here’s what you need to know. Wh

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