In the buy vs. rent battle, ‘buy’ is winningBOCA RATON, Fla. – June 6, 2016 – The latest national index produced by Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and Florida International University (FIU) faculty indicates the United States housing market as a whole is moving deeper into buy territory, suggesting that, on average, residential housing markets around the country are sound.
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WASHINGTON – May 17, 2016 – A panel of three experts in the hospitality industry sparred over how to protect property rights while leveling the field between hotels and short-term rentals.
The discussion took place during the Realtors® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C. last Friday. One participant – Matt Kiessling, who leads short-term rental policy for the Travel Technology Association that represents technology companies such as Expedia and Sabre Corp. – said his organization doesn’t oppose taxing short-term rentals, but he fears too much regulation could end up curtailing property rights. …continue
Florida is second-best state for businessGREENWICH, Conn. – May 11, 2016 – Chief Executive magazine released its annual Best & Worst States for Business survey and CEOs again rated Texas as the No. 1 state in which to do business – abut No. 2-ranked Florida continued to steadily edge up in qualitative measures.
Florida “has aggressively moved ahead on key issues, like rebuilding ports, without waiting on federal support,” the report says.
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2015 Vacation Sales Retreat, Investment Sales LeapWASHINGTON – April 7, 2016 – Vacation home sales cooled in 2015 but remained at the second highest amount in nearly a decade, and investment purchases increased for the first time in five years, according to an annual survey of residential home buyers released by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
The median sales price of both vacation and investment homes surged in 2015. …continue
Vacation RentalsSpecial Report: May 2, 2014
Local governments regain some “home rule” powers over vacation rentals. In 2011, the Legislature passed legislation prohibiting local governments from regulating, banning or creating new rules specific to short-term rentals. …continue
