New MIT Tool Predicts Hurricane Flood Risk

Using New York as a test case, the model predicts flooding at the level experienced during Hurricane Sandy will occur roughly every 30 years by the end of this century.
Read MoreStudy: Baby Boomers Own 41.3% of Florida Homes

A growing number of Americans plan to age in place rather than move to an assisted living or senior living facility, which will leave an inventory shortage.
Read MoreFed Meeting Could Open Door to March Rate Cuts

As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) begins its two-day closed meeting, many wonder when an interest rate cut will come. The post-meeting press conference, later this week, will tell more.
Read MoreFlorida Chamber: State Population to Slow in 2024

The chamber also said the housing market will begin to stabilize to a “new normal” and home prices will no longer spike.
Read MoreIs Self-Storage The Right Solution?

Self-storage can be a practical and simple solution for homeowners and renters who have too much stuff and not enough space.
Read MoreSmall Biz Owners Reassessing Office Needs

Some small business owners are moving to suburban locations while others are scaling back on square footage. Others still are just moving completely remote.
Read MoreWhy It's So Hard to End Homelessness in the U.S.

Experts said the problem's complexity, rooted in poverty and a lack of affordable housing but including medical, psychiatric and substance-use issues, makes solving homelessness challenging.
Read MoreIs It Time to Refinance Your Mortgage?

The modest drops in rates may make refinancing more attractive to some homeowners, but others are opting to stay on the sidelines.
Read MoreNAR: December Pending Home Sales Climbed 8.3%

NAR is projecting a 13% increase in existing-home sales in 2024 (from 2023) to 4.62 million and a 15.8% increase in 2025 (from 2024) to 5.35 million and said interest rates will be cut four times.
Read MoreMicrosoft, Others Build AI for Small Businesses

Microsoft and other large companies are making new tools to help small businesses utilize artificial intelligence to expand their operations.
Read MoreInflation Slowed Further, 'Soft Landing' Closer

A soft landing – inflation falling back to the Fed’s target without a recession – could make it easier for the Fed to cut its key interest rates.
Read More5 Ways to Generate Leads Year-Round

Some novel ideas to generate leads include integrating QR codes and chatbots into social media to provide potential buyers and sellers with immediate responses.
Read MoreAverage Long-Term Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.69%

While the average long-term mortgage rate has increased three out of four weeks this month, it is still lower than the high of 7.79% in October.
Read MoreExperts Talk Florida's Post-Pandemic Normal

Florida is outperforming U.S. in job and income growth and population migration, two economic experts said.
Read MoreOpinion: Carefully Consider Reverse Mortgages

Reverse mortgages are a major financial decision but can work for borrowers under a unique set of circumstances, one expert says.
Read MoreFannie Mae Offers New Low-Income Purchase Credit

Fannie Mae said a $2,500 credit will help very low-income borrowers with down payment and closing costs.
Read More2024: Proptech Investments, Opportunities Abound

Proptech (real estate technology and innovation) investments and business opportunities will grow in 2024, and there’s plenty of room for entrepreneurs to take part.
Read MoreNew Home Sales Surge in December

Sales on new construction single-family homes increased 8% in December and 4.4% year over year across the U.S. In the South, new home sales increased by 5.2%.
Read MoreIRS to Simplify Taxpayer Notices

The IRS is rewriting its commonly received notices using simpler language to make them “shorter, clearer and easier to understand," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.
Read MoreStudy: Renters Resist Buying Despite Lower Rates

Many Americans say renting suits their lifestyle more than owning right now. The decision to rent or buy is a complex one, a new survey found.
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