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2020
TOP STORIES: Builder Confidence Index Hits Record High in Aug.The builder confidence index hit 78 – its highest point in 35 years of record keeping, and solidly positive territory; 50 is a midpoint, neither positive nor negative. Read more Pensacola's Real Estate Q&A? What is Title Insurance, Esc...
09/07/2020
TOP Real Estate STORIES: Investing Giant to Double Down on Single-Family Home BuysInvitation Homes wants 88K more single-family homes in its portfolio. The company buys homes and rents them, with a business model that mimics a multifamily complex. Read more Pensacola's Need To Know? What is Title...
09/07/2020
TOP Real Estate STORIES: Builder Confidence Back to Its Optimistic Pre-Pandemic LevelThe monthly index measuring builders’ market confidence surged 14 points higher in July to 72. It’s not only a strong reading – any number over 50 suggests optimism – it’s also at the high level it hit in March b...
09/06/2020
TOP STORIES: Vacation Rentals: Will Uptick in Fees Hurt the Industry Long-Term?More short-term rental owners are tacking on fees for things like cleaning and “owner’s expenses.” But some experts think that will lower the industry’s overall appeal. Read more Pensacola's Real Estate Q&A? What is Ti...
09/05/2020
TOP Real Estate STORIES: Recovery Report: Fla. Metro RE Markets Bouncing BackThe summer market “remains tipped in favor of sellers,” according to realtor.com’s economist. In three Fla. metros, real estate is almost back to early 2020 levels. Read more Pensacola's Need To Know? What is Title Insur...
09/05/2020
TOP Real Estate STORIES: Need a Jumbo Mortgage? Lenders Are Raising the BarLenders take on more risk with jumbo (nonconforming) loans because Fannie or Freddie won’t buy them, and a fear of recession has caused many lenders to pull back. Read more Pensacola's Need To Know? What is Title Insurance...
09/04/2020
TOP Real Estate STORIES: Survey: The Pandemic Changed Attitudes About RoomsThe family room has long been favored because it increases quality time – but things have changed. Owners working from home now prefer the privacy of their bedroom. Read more Pensacola's Need To Know? What is Title Insuran...
09/03/2020
TOP Real Estate STORIES: Using Hand Sanitizer for Safety? FDA Recalls About 100 BrandsIf sanitizer is a go-to safety tool, check the brand. The recall includes types that don’t work well, but some have methanol that skin can absorb, leading to other health problems. Pensacola's Need To Know? What...
09/02/2020
TOP STORIES: Still-Employed Americans Saved Lots of Money This YearFederal payouts, no commuting costs, stay-at-home orders and recession fears pushed Americans to stockpile money – the savings rate skyrocketed to 33.5% in April and a still-respectable 19% in June. If a vaccine is perfected, will...
09/02/2020
TOP Real Estate STORIES: Observe Customers and Friends for Signs of AnxietyFear is a cause of psychological stress, and pandemic-related fears have sparked an uptick in depression and other mental health issues, according to a new survey. Read more Pensacola's Need To Know? What is Title Insuranc...
09/01/2020