The current sentiment reflects pent-up frustration with the overall lack of affordability, one economist said. However, sales activity is expected to increase.

The hurricane season, which began June 1, is expected to be busy, but determining where hurricanes will strike continues to be challenging.

Sun City Center, located just outside of Tampa, came in third on Realtor.com’s list of most popular places to retire. The Villages came in fourth.

A new report shows Florida cities, including Miami, Sarasota and Naples, are more affordable than many realize. 

A recent NAR survey found green home elements are important in real estate listings. Clients look for energy efficiency and sustainability.

Now through June 14, Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax holiday provides tax exemptions on disaster preparedness items.

The May report on U.S. inflation will be out June 12, just ahead of the Fed’s second day of discussion. Officials will be hoping for more signs of cooling inflation.

Having goals in mind and a plan in place that includes business operations, marketing, sales, technology and finance helps boost business success.

Even new homes may need renovations at some point. Some experts recommend homeowners live in the house for at least six months before considering any major projects.

Before June 1, Citizens added nearly 5K policies to its rolls, though private insurers had been taking out policies in the weeks prior the start of hurricane season.

Residents will need to temporarily leave the building for fumigation. The condo association is required to maintain common areas, including mitigating termite damage.

Overpricing can scare off buyers, leading a home to be on the market longer. Pricing a home correctly will avoid any problems when it’s time for the appraisal. 

Average mortgage rates ebbed this week, but not enough to give home buyers much relief. National home prices may begin to cool.

Young adults increasingly opt into living arrangements, like cohabitation and multigenerational households. They often live with family members or multiple roommates.

Hurricane season is here, so homeowners should prepare for storms. A roof is especially vulnerable to storm damage so seek professional advice.

When neighbors refuse to allow pool installation equipment through their backyard, how should you handle it? To start, speak to the neighbors.

Open floorplans are a cornerstone in home design, in part, because they foster greater connectivity and interactions. Most buyers are looking for open designs.

The 30-year mortgage rate averaged 6.99% this week, down from 7.03%. Cost on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages also eased to 6.29% from 6.36% last week.

From lawn and garden upgrades to mitigating package theft, smart home solutions abound for homeowners’ outdoor needs.

Millennials have become the largest home-buying group but wait longer to buy, starting at age 35. Gen-Z buy homes earlier, starting at age 25.