Real Estate News
FHFA House Price Index Up 0.2% in January
U.S. house prices rose 4.8% year over year, from Jan. 2024 to Jan. 2025. For the nine census divisions, monthly home price changes ranged from -0.8% to +1%. Read More
U.S. Consumer Confidence Down Again in March
Consumers are feeling more pessimistic, causing The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index to drop to 92.9 this month; it was 100.1 in February. Read More
Home Equity Discussions May Motivate Customers
Real estate pros can share the message this homebuying season that strong property appreciation helps sellers make money and buyers build wealth. Read More
Florida’s Gen X Homebuyers: Live Like a Retiree?
Some research shows that many potential Gen X buyers in Florida want the same sort of active lifestyle communities as retirees, but without a 55-plus age limit. Read More
Many Floridians Struggle to Find Rental Units
About 900K Floridians seek housing they can afford; many may pay over 30% of their monthly income on housing costs, says UF’s Shimberg Center for Housing Studies. Read More
Tips to Make a Bedroom a More Relaxing Space
By using new window treatments, clearing out clutter, banishing devices and installing ambient lighting, homeowners can turn their bedrooms into sanctuaries. Read More
4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market
Spring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up along with it. Read More
BOI Reporting Rules for U.S. Companies Lifted
FinCEN issued an interim final rule removing reporting mandates for U.S. companies under the Corporate Transparency Act and set new deadlines for foreign companies. Read More
Renovating on a Budget
The median home renovation spending has gone up 60% since 2020 so find ways to save money by creating and sticking to a budget and balancing DIY with contractors. Read More