York County raises real estate taxes for the first time in 9 years – Daily Press

YORK — York County’s Board of Supervisors passed its first real estate tax increase in nine years in a budget that reflects inflation pressures. The board approved the fiscal year 2026 budget by a vote of 4-1 at its meeting on Wednesday. While some members expressed disappointment at the tax hike, the board avoided the … Read more

Half of private rentals failed to meet standards in 2024

More than half of all private rental properties inspected last year did not initially meet legally enforced standards, new figures show. The information has been published today by the Department of Housing, which said that out of 62,085 properties inspected by local authorities last year, a total of 37,800 did not meet the necessary standards. … Read more

Hold or sell? Unpacking landlord behaviour in Australia

A new study has shown that Australian landlords tend to sell rather than hold their investment properties, with over 20 per cent of landlords selling within a year, and more than half of investors holding for only two years. In comparison, only one-third of landlords hold their investment properties for over 20 years. You’re out … Read more

Can I install an EV charger at my condo’s assigned parking spot? – Orlando Sentinel

Q: My wife and I bought a condo a few years ago. Last year, we bought an electric car, only to learn that the building limits personal chargers to 14, along with the three shared chargers, for the nearly 200 parking spaces. The Board informed me that the limit is due to the electrical service … Read more

Why More Americans Are Turning to Self-Directed IRAs for Real Estate and Alternative Investments

Tyler Shepherd  |  Contributor More and more Americans are turning to self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) as economic volatility and inflation fears challenge traditional retirement strategies. Unlike standard IRAs—where investors are largely limited to stocks, mutual funds, and bonds—SDIRAs allow for a broader range of assets, including real estate, private loans, and even cryptocurrencies. This shift is … Read more

South Florida’s Real Estate Center Of Gravity Is Finally Moving West

By dollar value, it’s been a big month for Florida luxury real estate. Last week, a 15-acre Naples waterfront estate closed for a whopping $225 million, the second highest home sale price in U.S. history and a new state record, dwarfing the $173 million Oracle’s Larry Ellison paid for his Manalapan estate south of Palm … Read more

March real estate figures showed ‘balanced’ Sarasota, Bradenton market

March’s local real estate activity indicated a relatively balanced market for both Sarasota and Manatee counties, but changing national and international dynamics could call that stability into question. The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee’s March report noted continued stability in the Sarasota and Manatee real estate markets, with steady single-family home activity and a … Read more