Real Estate News
Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers
Buying your first home in today’s market can feel tough. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge. Read More
Homeownership Costs Up to 17 Workdays Per Month
The median U.S. home price is $412K, requiring 10 workdays per month to afford. In Florida, it’s 11 days. Midwest buyers need a week or less. Read More
Millennial Buyers Prefer Better, Not Bigger Homes
Millennial buyers say they want a home with a median of 2,408SF, the most requested amount of interior space compared to other generations Read More
Millennials Want Space but Prioritize Features
Millennial buyers say they want a home with a median of 2,408SF, the most requested amount of interior space compared to other generations Read More
Insurer to Repay $30M to Florida Hurricane Fund
The insurer also agreed to pay $4M in fines and update its policies after the attorney general's investigation found fraudulent reimbursement claims. Read More
Affording a House On Your Own
Homeownership is possible without family gifts. Focus on your own goals, build a support team, explore down payment programs and get creative with financing options. Read More
Florida Consumer Sentiment Drops in March
The decline, in line with national sentiment, was particularly pronounced among Floridians with an annual income over $50,000, a UF study found. Read More
Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market
Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. Read More
Boomers Now the Largest Share of Home Buyers
Baby boomers account for 42% of all home buyers, while millennials fall to 29% (down from 38% from one year ago), NAR said. Multigenerational home buying is rising. Read More