Florida Real Estate

Today's rates are far from record highs, which peaked at 18.63% in October 1981. Agents are overwhelmingly optimistic about the 2025 market.NEW YORK Even as real estate agents express optimism for the housing market in 2025, a new study from Clever Real Estate found that about 42% of homebuyers sti [Read More]

Former mall sites, like DeSoto Square in Bradenton, are being transformed into affordable housing and luxury apartments, reflecting a growing trend.MIAMI A 140-apartment affordable housing complex is planned for the site of a former mall on the Gulf Coast of Florida.According to paperwork filed wit [Read More]

Overall housing starts increased 15.8% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.50 million units, HUD said.WASHINGTON Fueled by solid demand, single-family construction moved higher in December despite several headwinds facing the industry, including high mortgage rates, elevated finan [Read More]

Some buyers question the need for an owners title policy since their lender has one, but its necessary for asset protection.FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Question: We are buying our first home and are stretching our savings to pay for the down payment and closing costs, not to mention the moving expenses. O [Read More]

Nearly 40% of homeowners who dont plan to sell anytime soon say its because their home is almost or completely paid off.SEATTLE More than one-third (34%) of U.S. homeowners say theyll never sell their home, and another 27% say they wouldnt consider selling for at least 10 years, according to the re [Read More]

Floridians are optimistic about their personal finances over the next year, and the national economy over the next year and five years, a UF study found.GAINESVILLE, Fla. Consumer sentiment among Floridians surged in November to 81.1, its highest level in more than three years, rising 3.7 points fr [Read More]

If youre the type that loves to take on a good DIY project, the winter season can leave your options lacking. Dont despair, theres still plenty that needs to be done around your home even when its cold outside. Heres a list of indoor DIY projects you can start tackling today.Insulate your water hea [Read More]

Florida Realtors Chief Economist:Nov. saw a post-hurricane rebound for new listings, new pending sales. New listings, single-family up 7.2%; condos, up 5.4%.ORLANDO, Fla. In November, Floridas housing market had more new listings and higher inventory levels (active listings) compared to a year ago, [Read More]

GAINESVILLE, Fla. Consumer sentiment among Floridians surged in November to 81.1, its highest level in more than three years, rising 3.7 points from a revised figure of 77.4 in October. Meanwhile, national consumer sentiment increased by just over one point.The 3.7-point increase in consumer sentim [Read More]

When deciding on a second home, consider the cost of the home purchase and the ongoing and ancillary expenses, such as upkeep and travel to and from the home.Owning a vacation home can be an enticing prospect. When you shift from tourist to homeowner in a location you love, its easier to visit whene [Read More]