Surfside Condo Prompts Fannie and Freddie to Implement Temporary Lending Requirements
Surfside Condo Prompts Fannie and Freddie to Implement Temporary Lending Requirements On June 24th, 2021, around 1:20 am, the twelve-story Surfside Condo in Miami collapsed, killing 98 people. The Miami Herald performed an in-depth investigation and noted this horrific event as “one of the deadliest building failures in modern history,” also concluding that “the investigation revealed design […]
Read MorePALM BEACH COUNTY FLORIDA & BEYOND MONTHLY HAPPENINGS | JANUARY 2022
PALM BEACH COUNTY FLORIDA & BEYOND monthly happenings | JANUARY 2022 ~HAPPY NEW YEAR~ We feel hopeful about 2022 and hope you do as well. Alongside providing tools and resources necessary to educationally navigate the world of residential real estate, part of our mission here at Real-ativity is to keep you updated on lifestyles in […]
Read MoreOctober 2021 Florida Real Estate Market Update | Southeast Region
OCTOBER 2021 FL REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE | SOUTHEAST REGION SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES | YEAR OVER YEAR The October 2021 FL Real Estate Market update illustrated a continued lack of inventory, an increase in median price, and more cash sales in October 2021, compared to the same month in 2020. Statewide, single-family home sale prices were […]
Read MoreTax Benefits of Living in Florida
TAX BENEFITS OF LIVING IN FLORIDA The state of Florida attracts people from all over the world. The unique biodiversity, tropical climate, sunshine, and sandy beaches offer a refreshing healthy, active, adventurous lifestyle, particularly enchanting during the winter months for those who live in cooler climates. However, in addition to the weather, there are incredible […]
Read MoreNOVEMBER 2021 | PALM BEACH COUNTY & BEYOND MONTHLY HAPPENINGS
NOVEMBER 2021 HAPPENINGS | PALM BEACH COUNTY & BEYOND Howdy! Here are the NOVEMBER 2021 Happenings for Palm Beach County and Beyond. Looking for all the things to do around the Palm Beach County Florida area? Look no further! With the holidays around the corner, there is so much fun to be had this NOVEMBER […]
Read MoreHow To Sell A Haunted House in Florida
HOW TO SELL A HAUNTED HOUSE IN FLORIDA Every house has a history, but what if the house you’re trying to sell has a history that is a bit more…ghoulish than most? Perhaps a haunted house? If you or your community believes a house is haunted, it can make selling a bit more difficult. However, […]
Read MoreFannie Mae Underwriting Changes To Lending Qualifications To Include Rental Payment History
FANNIE MAE CHANGES TO LENDING QUALIFICATION CRITERIA The Federal National Mortgage Association, commonly known as Fannie Mae, the country’s leading purchaser of mortgage loans, announced automatic underwriting system changes to lending qualifications to include rental payment history. Also, if more than one borrower is applying for a mortgage, an average credit score may be used to […]
Read MoreWho Pays Closing Costs in Palm Beach County Florida?
WHO PAYS CLOSING COSTS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY FL It is important to understand all closing costs in Palm Beach County FL before selling or buying a home. While budgeting for a home purchase or sale, closing costs must be taken into consideration. The seller is responsible for certain expenses, and the buyer is accountable […]
Read MoreOctober 2021 Palm Beach County & Beyond Monthly Happenings
OCTOBER 2021 HAPPENINGS | PALM BEACH COUNTY & BEYOND Hello October! Here are our Real-ativity October 2021 Monthly Happenings. Looking for all the fun fall festivities and haunting adventures in and around Palm Beach County, Florida? You’ve come to the right place! Happen to know of any extraordinary, fun October events or unusual things to […]
Read MoreSeptember 16 – 21 | 2021 Southeast Florida Weekend Happenings
SEPTEMBER 16 – 21 | 2021 SE FLORIDA WEEKEND HAPPENINGS Looking for something fun and unique to do this weekend? Here are our Real-ativity Southeast Florida Weekend Happenings for September 16 – 21 | 2021. New to the Weekend Happenings are our features, after individual dates, we’ll feature a brunch spot, art exhibit, theater, and/or […]
Read MoreSeptember 10 – 14 | 2021 Southeast Florida Weekend Happenings
SEPTEMBER 10 – 14 | 2021 | WEEKEND HAPPENINGS PALM BEACH COUNTY & BEYOND Howdy! Here are our Real-ativity Southeast Florida Weekend Happenings for September 10 – 14 | 2021. By now, hopefully, you are recovered from the fun-filled long Holiday weekend. We are back with our weekend updates on fun things to do around […]
Read MoreAug. 20 – 23 | 2021 Weekend Happenings
Weekend Happenings August 20 – 23 | 2021 | Southeast Florida Thursday | Aug. 19 Pajaro Pride | Compson Place at Renaissance Commons | Boynton Beach | 5 to 8 pm 1800 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach FL 33426 | MAP | 561-734-2445 Peruse clothing, art, gifts, and other merchandise from LGBTQA+ owned business, Pajaro […]
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