Florida Real Estate

Right of First Refusal: Can Sellers Cancel Contracts?

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A condo seller secured a sales contract, but the condo association has Right of First Refusal and opted to buy the condo under the contract’s terms. If the seller doesn’t want to sell to the association, can they cancel the contract altogether? WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Question: Last June, I had intended to sell … Read more

The Biggest Housing Buzzwords of 2022?

Most-used words in listing descriptions were basic, such as “room” and “bedroom,” but the top 10 also included “fireplace,” “pool” and “stainless steel appliances.” MIAMI – As more and more people house-hunt online, compelling home descriptions are essential for a home to remain competitive in the online real estate arena. Point2, a division of Yardi … Read more

Prices No Longer Increasing by Double Digits

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For over two years, monthly stats on home-price increases have reported something over 10%, but in Oct., Case-Shiller found 9.2% and FHFA reported 9.8%. WASHINGTON – Annual price growth in the increasingly fragile U.S. housing market slid into the single digits in October for the first time in about two years when mortgage rates that … Read more