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East Tampa students get lessons in real estate as rents skyrocket
Source: Tampa Bay --- “I wish they’d taught me that in school.” It’s a line Realtor Kella McCaskill has heard a lot from people in her community when talking about housing. From mortgage agreements to down-payment assistance, to rent-to-buy options and savings plans,...
Reverse Mortgages – The Good, The Bad and The Misunderstood
What am I doing with my day today and most days? Mortgages – all kinds of mortgages. I have been a mortgage broker over 25 years now and it always amazes me of the information that is out there, it always has a slant on it. There is always a bias on whether it is...
BOMA International Updates Floor Measurement Standard for Office Buildings
BOMA first published its measurement standard for office buildings in 1915. Continue Reading BOMA International Updates Floor Measurement Standard for Office Buildings
Person of the Week: James Glasgow, Chief Investment Officer at Castle Lanterra
“There are constraints today, but I think should be a bit more optimistic about the next 12 to 24 months,” said Glasgow. Continue Reading Person of the Week: James Glasgow, Chief Investment Officer at Castle Lanterra
RE/MAX: Home Sales Soar 17%
RE/MAX reported homes took an average of 44 days to sell in February. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Soar 17%
NAREB Seeks to Prepare Members for Changes to Real Estate Commissions
“NAREB recognizes that this settlement, if approved by the judge, will bring dramatic changes to our industry,” said Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, the organization’s president. Continue Reading NAREB Seeks to Prepare Members for Changes to Real Estate Commissions
FHA Raises Loan Limits for Manufactured Homes
The FHA said it will recalculate the program’s loan limits on an annual basis to keep pace with changing home prices. Continue Reading FHA Raises Loan Limits for Manufactured Homes
Southeast Property Group Acquires 328-Unit Multifamily Portfolio in Jacksonville
Southeast Property Group has started a $9.7 million renovation program. Continue Reading Southeast Property Group Acquires 328-Unit Multifamily Portfolio in Jacksonville
Virginia Housing Names Tammy Neale CEO
Neale replaces Susan Dewey, who retired from the Richmond-based housing authority at the end of 2023. Continue Reading Virginia Housing Names Tammy Neale CEO
Single-Family Housing Starts Jump by 11.6%
Single‐family housing completions in February were at a rate of 1.07 million, a 20.2% spike from the revised January rate of 892,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Jump by 11.6%
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: X Marks the NAR Settlement Spot
A diverse range of opinions can be found on the site formerly known as Twitter. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: X Marks the NAR Settlement Spot
Builder Confidence at Highest Level in Eight Months
“We expect more consumers to jump off the sidelines and into the marketplace if mortgage rates continue to fall later this year,” said NAHB Chairman Carl Harris. Continue Reading Builder Confidence at Highest Level in Eight Months













