Real Estate News
Using Turnkey Properties as Investments
Using Turnkey Properties as Investments Turnkey properties, popular among real estate investors, allow for passive income streams but often may come with hidden costs. NEW YORK – If you’re in the market for an investment property, the...
Rising Insurance, HOA Fees Impact Condo Market
Recent reports note Fla.’s condo market faces rising costs. But an influx of high demand during the pandemic may also be a factor influencing current conditions. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Sharp increases in what it costs to own a...
Protect Your Building and Your Investment
Protect Your Building and Your Investment Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS) and Milestone Inspections can be complex, but are essential. They are designed to improve building safety and protect residents from harm. ...
Condo Associations May Get $175K for Storm proofing
Condo Associations May Get $175K for Stormproofing By Ron Hurtibise Lawmakers are considering a My Safe Florida Condo pilot program that would help condo associations “harden” their buildings against severe weather. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fl...
Property Investors Pulled Back in 2023
Analysts expect investor purchases in 2024 to follow the muted trend in 2023, and some big investors to make deeper commitments to rentals. NEW YORK – Real-estate data and analytics firm Parcl Labs reported a 29% decline in investor purcha...
Condo Can’t Keep Records from ‘Troublemakers’
Condo Can’t Keep Records from ‘Troublemakers’ By Ron Hurtibise Judge: Condo owners don’t have to tell their boards why they want financial records, and they get to decide if their authorized representative can examine them. FORT L...
Short-Term Rentals Boomed
Short-Term Rentals Boomed –That’s Good and Bad By Amber Randall People who could work from anywhere often opted for Fla., and real estate investors found short-term-rental profits soared – but it added to buyers’ frustrations. ...
Some Condo Owners Will Face Tough Decisions
Some Condo Owners Will Face Tough Decisions By David Lyons Many older condos are fine, but new post-Surfside rules will force some owners to weigh the cost of needed repairs against the benefit of moving and selling..... FORT LAUDERDALE,...