Black women, particularly ages 45-54 and over 75, are increasingly breaking down barriers to homeownership, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers said.

President Joe Biden called for a $10,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers and the construction of two million homes during his State of the Union address Thursday.

Funding through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) is aimed at infrastructure improvements and workforce development in the Big Bend region, the governor’s office said. 

An increasing number of South Florida condo associations are selling their properties to developers as condo regulations and insurance costs rise. This opens the door to new construction.

Renters care about affordability more than anything else, but the persistent housing shortage is keeping rental inflation high, one expert says. When will it end? The answer isn’t easy. 

Financial experts advise filers avoid waiting until the last minute and take some time to concentrate on getting it right. Have questions? There are plenty of resources for help.

What’s the next step in proptech, or property technology? Artificial intelligence (AI), used in marketing campaigns via virtual home tours and other vital tasks. 

The average rate on a 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped this week and applications rose for the first time in six weeks, a Freddie Mac economist reported.

Santa Rosa County officials, military leaders and others say housing shortages near Florida military bases are concerning. One official said it creates “readiness problems.”

The White House announced increased funding FHA-insured loans and programs to build and preserve affordable housing units, including manufactured homes.

Home touring activity increased, mortgage-purchase applications are up and three Florida cities saw huge gains in new listings in the four weeks ending March 3, a new report showed.

Some of the newest ways to reach audiences in 2024 – in-stream advertising, live commerce and AI-powered customer experiences – will help create new connections.

The Treasury Department said the ruling only applies to the plaintiff and its members. Other businesses must follow the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) registry requirements.

The percentage of Hispanic and Black homeowners in Miami-Dade and Broward counties has decreased as home prices have increased.

A new study found St. Petersburg to be the most affordable ZIP code in the state to buy property. The least affordable is Key Largo.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said a balanced approach is needed in cutting the key interest rate. He offered no hints about the timing of potential cuts.

Florida is one of the 12 states participating in the new electronic tax return filing system. Users can file taxes for free rather than paying a commercial tax prep service.

Color is a hot trend in home design but use caution when choosing one. Bright colors, like red and lime green, can turn potential buyers away.

An estimated 2.5 million people displaced by tornadoes, wildfires and other disasters in 2023 tell a story of recovery and vulnerability, the University of Delaware’s Disaster Research Center said.

With improving housing inventory, the Relitix Agent Movement Index rose in Jan., a trend that indicates real estate agents appear more confident about changing firms.