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A seemingly trustworthy SW Fla. construction company allegedly defrauded dozens of retirees. After it stopped building, the vendors sued the homebuyers.

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While the phrase “not out of the woods yet” is still used, Redfin economists say the market probably hit its cycle-low trough the second week of Nov. 2022.

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Prices didn’t stop rising in 2022, increases just slowed. U.S. sellers averaged a $112K profit, up 21% – and eight of the top investment returns were in Fla. metros.

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Pending home sales rose for the first time in six consecutive months, thanks in part to lower interest rates. Economist Yun says home sales’ low point “is likely over.”

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Some attorneys see a downside to people spending more time at home during the pandemic, saying they’ve seen a lawsuit increase over fences, trees, borders and more.

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The Florida Realtors-backed program funded with $100M has so far helped 3,500 teachers, police, ENTs, vets and others achieve the American dream of ownership.

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Federal pandemic bills include funding to help at-risk owners avoid foreclosure, but many states’ delivery programs are sluggish, says Jacksonville Legal Aid rep.

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Sen. Pres. Kathleen Passidomo’s legislation would nix rent control policies, add $100M for hometown heroes and “tackle this complex issue from all angles.”

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In 2022, new-home sales were down 16.4% compared to 2021, but falling mortgage rates have pushed sales higher recently. In Dec., they were up 2.3% month-to-month.

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Realtors sometimes try to “sell themselves” by answering questions quickly, but listening and secure self-awareness work better than rapid-fire responses.

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