Cost of renting continues to steadily rise
Rent growth has gone up pretty moderately in the new year, and it forecasted to keep trending that way. From December to January, the national average rent has gone up … Continue reading
Analysis: It’s Easier for Buyers to Find a Home in Fla.
The inventory of for-sale homes has hit a record low, but many Florida metros aren’t suffering as much as other areas of the U.S. When mortgage rates dropped in late … Continue reading
Almost 45% of Today’s Owners Plan to Move Within 10 Years
Study: While almost half the U.S. population says they plan to move over the next 10 years, more millennials are starting to question the value of homeownership at all. Of … Continue reading
Should You Flip Houses to Boost Your Bottom Line?
We see it all the time on TV: DIY’ers descend upon a humdrum home, identify its potential, purchase it dirt cheap, and then get cracking on a flurry of renovations. … Continue reading
Gen Z Is Up Against Millennials for Housing
The oldest members of Generation Z are entering their homebuying years, but they’re finding steep competition from millennials for a dwindling supply of entry-level homes. “Gen Z is entering the … Continue reading
Are You Saving Enough for Retirement?
Most Americans gives themselves a grade of C or lower when it comes to saving for retirement, according to a new study from TD Ameritrade. The number of Americans who … Continue reading
Homebuying season definitely started early this year
Typically, spring homebuying season starts in earnest as the calendar ticks toward March, but homebuyers are seemingly getting an earlier start this year, perhaps driven into the market by low … Continue reading
Study: Borrowers Save Big Shopping for Mortgages
As interest rates move lower, borrowers can unlock serious savings by gathering more than one quote from a mortgage lender, making it worth the extra time it takes to gather … Continue reading
Chinese Drywall Lawsuits Wrap Up After Decade of Litigation
After a decade of litigation, more than 1,800 Florida homeowners who bought homes made unlivable by drywall manufactured in China will be sharing in a $248 million settlement. Defective drywall … Continue reading
Fla.’s Home Sales and Median Prices Show Gains at End of 2019
Florida’s housing market wrapped up 2019 with more sales, higher median sale prices and more pending inventory compared to the year before, according to the latest housing data released by … Continue reading