The National Low Income Housing Coalition said Florida’s minimum wage workers currently need to work nearly 100 hours a week to afford a one-bedroom.

Renters occupy about 15.9 million single-family homes, and corporate landlords own about 3% of them. Many are concentrated in states that include Florida.

A new survey by The Harris Poll found nearly 90% of homeowners agree that a better-organized home would make them happier.

Some consumers mistakenly believe that leaving a small balance on a credit card is better than paying it off each month.

HousingWire’s 2024 Women of Influence award recognizes women nationwide who have made an impact on the housing and real estate industry.

The ruling by the nation’s highest court comes after homelessness in the United States grew by 12% last year to its highest reported level.

Three property insurance companies have been approved for rate decreases. Six others have filed for decreases in 2024.

Banks are selling a small portion of the roughly $2.5 trillion in commercial real estate loans as high interest rates and low occupancy take hold.

Before listing their homes (or refinancing), sellers should understand the concept behind a fair appraisal.

The Lakeland-Winter Haven area had the largest numeric gain in the population ages 0-14. Other parts of Florida have the fastest-growing working-age population in the nation.

Mortgage rates may continue to gradually decline in July on falling inflation. But even if rates fall, it doesn't mean homes will become affordable for everyone.

Legislative reforms and a cooling inflation are beginning to have a positive impact on the state’s home insurance market, the Insurance Information Institute found.

Builders are slowing the pace of new home construction. Single-family housing starts declined in May for the third straight month to the slowest pace since October.

“The market is at an interesting point with rising inventory and lower demand,” NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said.

Home upgrades can be costly and time consuming. Some of the most popular renovations include kitchen and bathrooms.

Veto of SB 280, which was a Florida Realtors priority, protects private property rights and Florida’s economy.

Rates on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.86% from 6.87% last week, Freddie Mac said. Rates on 15-year mortgages rose to 6.16% from 6.13% last week.

Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman said a swift decrease in interest rates could lead to a rebound in inflation. Interest rates are tied to mortgage rates.

Home flippers typically earned a 30.2% gross profit nationwide before expenses on homes sold in Q1 2024, the real estate data company ATTOM found. 

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