Profits from Home Selling Drop in 2023

Attom: Home sellers made a $121K profit on the typical sale in 2023, generating a 56.5% ROI. While still near record levels, it was the 1st decline in over a decade.

Cash-Flush Buyers Dip into Distressed Commercial RE

Some data shows that global real estate funds operated by private-equity firms held $544B in cash at the end of 2Q 2023, up from $457B at the end of 2Q 2022.

State Reaches Rural Land Deals

Farm owners in Polk and Putnam counties have signed deals worth nearly $9M with the Dept. of Agriculture to restrict future residential and commercial development.

Changes Ahead for My Safe Florida Home?

The popular program should resume taking applications on July 1, but it may be more difficult to secure the home hardening grants of up to $10,000.