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- Canadian Snowbirds Leave Fla., Face Tighter Border Rules at Home February 26, 2021Anyone flying back to Canada must stay in a government-approved hotel at their expense for 3 days to wait for the results of a now-mandatory COVID-19 test. Those driving back must show evidence of a negative test result at the U.S.-Canadian border.marlam
- Economy is Booming, But not for All February 26, 2021Expect a rosier economy in 2021 as COVID-19 cases drop, business restrictions loosen and stimulus aid juices growth. But many still struggle due to pandemic issues.marlam
- Student Loans Hurt Ability to Save for a Down Payment February 26, 2021NAR: 47% of home buyers said student loan debt was the biggest obstacle to down payment savings; 43% said high rent or mortgages; 36% cited credit card debt.marlam
- Is Social Media a Bigger Priority Than Email for Growth in 2021? February 26, 2021Study: 44% of real estate agents said posting on social media resulted in a new client in 2020; 82% said their 2021 growth strategy is to “improve their social media.”marlam
- Must Landlord Renew Lease of Tenants Who Don’t Pay on Time? February 26, 2021RE Q&A: First step? Check the lease agreement. Most residential leases require a new agreement to be signed yearly and don’t allow the annual lease to be renewed.marlam
- The Right Way to Handle Tenant Relief Requests February 26, 2021Landlords have strategies to help negotiate tenants’ rent relief, but they need to know what’s behind the request. Is it a delayed reaction to COVID-19’s impact?marlam
- Mortgage Rates Keep Rising, Hit 2.97% This Week February 25, 2021Rising rates say good things about the U.S. economy, but it’s not great news for homebuyers. Still, most experts predict something a bit above 3% for most of 2021.marlam
- Jan. Pending Sales: Down 2.8% by Month, Up 13% Year-to-Year February 25, 2021While down a bit compared to Dec., pending sales hit a Jan. record high. The South region, which includes Fla., was the sole area to see a modest month-to-month rise.marlam
- Success as an Agent in 2021 Means Nailing Digital Curb Appeal February 25, 2021If 97% of recent homebuyers used the internet, then digital curb appeal – how good a listing looks online and in the listing preview from a search – is vital.marlam
- Which Is Cheaper: Buying an Existing Home or Building New? February 25, 2021It depends. Average cost of a new home in Dec. was $302.8K; it was $309.8K for an existing home. But factors like location, custom options and lumber costs affect prices.marlam
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