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Canadian Snowbirds Leave Fla., Face Tighter Border Rules at Home
by marlam on February 26, 2021 at 8:02 am
Anyone 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.
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Economy is Booming, But not for All
by marlam on February 26, 2021 at 8:02 am
Expect 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.
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Student Loans Hurt Ability to Save for a Down Payment
by marlam on February 26, 2021 at 7:02 am
NAR: 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.
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Is Social Media a Bigger Priority Than Email for Growth in 2021?
by marlam on February 26, 2021 at 7:02 am
Study: 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.”
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Must Landlord Renew Lease of Tenants Who Don’t Pay on Time?
by marlam on February 26, 2021 at 7:02 am
RE 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.
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The Right Way to Handle Tenant Relief Requests
by marlam on February 26, 2021 at 7:02 am
Landlords 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?
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Mortgage Rates Keep Rising, Hit 2.97% This Week
by marlam on February 25, 2021 at 10:02 am
Rising 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.
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Jan. Pending Sales: Down 2.8% by Month, Up 13% Year-to-Year
by marlam on February 25, 2021 at 9:02 am
While 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.
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Success as an Agent in 2021 Means Nailing Digital Curb Appeal
by marlam on February 25, 2021 at 9:02 am
If 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.
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Which Is Cheaper: Buying an Existing Home or Building New?
by marlam on February 25, 2021 at 9:02 am
It 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.
