Noticias – Florida Realtors

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• $6.4M in Bridge Biz Loans for Idalia Victims octubre 3, 2023
  161 businesses in 25 Fla. counties hurt by Hurricane Idalia have received Fla. bridge loans as they await insurance or other help. Deadline to apply: Oct. 25.
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• Study: LGBTQ+ Homebuyers Face Unique Challenges octubre 3, 2023
  23.5% of LGBTQ+ renters can’t rely on family/friends for financial help compared to 14% of other buyers. They also have more student loan debt, 18.4% vs. 11.4%.
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• Fla.’s Consumer Confidence Down a Bit in Sept. octubre 3, 2023
  A 1.2-point drop to 66.3 was “not unexpected,” since Hurricane Idalia hit in Sept., say UF researchers – and “current finances” fell more than future expectations.
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• Seattle-Based Zillow Wins Antitrust Lawsuit octubre 3, 2023
  More than two years ago, RE brokerage Rex filed a case against Zillow, alleging its dual system for listing types was an antitrust violation. But a judge disagreed.
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• Fla. Getting New Private Flood Insurance Company octubre 3, 2023
  An AI-based, NextGen cloud platform, Titan Flood, plans to offer private flood insurance policies with the ability to provide quotes “in seconds.”
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• Shutdown Agreement Includes $16B for FEMA octubre 2, 2023
  The government continues routine operations, but a shutdown threat could occur again as Nov. 17 looms – but storm victims were also handed a lifeline.
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• Idalia Survivors Surprised by FEMA’s 50% Rule octubre 2, 2023
  Impacted homes with more than 50% damage (home value only) must rebuild, and in some areas, one owner may just make repairs while a next-door neighbor must rebuild.
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• Property Appraiser Q&A on Homestead Exemptions octubre 2, 2023
  Property appraisal tax rules vary by county, but they’re similar. A Q&A with the Citrus County property appraiser offers insight about a sometimes confusing concept.
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• How to Attract Agents? Education and Structure octubre 2, 2023
  Few agents know every nuance of running a business. Loyalty builds by offering help, such as education sessions on social media marketing or new-tool training.
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• HUD Awards $10.5M for Hispanic Housing Research octubre 2, 2023
  Four universities in Arizona and Texas will share funds to help assure “affordable, fair, and safe housing and homeownership opportunities” for Hispanic Americans.
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