Hometown Heroes Gets $36 Million More in Funding

The Fla. workforce housing program offers buyers down payments up to $35K for full-time Fla. workers who earn less than 150% of their area’s median income.

Potential Government Shutdown in 10 Days

The next potential shutdown occurs Nov. 17 if Congress doesn’t agree on a budget. While not dire yet, soon-to-be buyers may want to secure flood insurance before then.

NYC Developer Says Miami Now a Better Bet

A Miami-based developer recently switched his focus from NYC to Miami after realizing that during his 10 years in Fla., prices rose 180%, and in NYC, they rose 28%.

RE Agents’ 12-Month/12 Event Prospecting Plan

Event marketing ties calendar events to marketing efforts. At tax time, offer free tax help. At Halloween, offer pumpkin carving lessons.