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Homeownership Costs Up to 17 Workdays Per Month

The median U.S. home price is $412K, requiring 10 workdays per month to afford. In Florida, it’s 11 days. Midwest buyers need a week or less...

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Millennials Want Space but Prioritize Features

Millennial buyers say they want a home with a median of 2,408SF, the most requested amount of interior space compared to other generations..

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Insurer to Repay $30M to Florida Hurricane Fund

The insurer also agreed to pay $4M in fines and update its policies after the attorney general's investigation found fraudulent reimbursement claims...

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Affording a House on Your Own

Homeownership is possible without family gifts. Focus on your own goals, build a support team, explore down payment programs and get creative with financing options...

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Florida Consumer Sentiment Drops in March

The decline, in line with national sentiment, was particularly pronounced among Floridians with an annual income over $50,000, a UF study found...

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Boomers Now the Largest Share of Home Buyers

Baby boomers account for 42% of all home buyers, while millennials fall to 29% (down from 38% from one year ago), NAR said. Multigenerational home buying is rising...

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Rates Expected to Move Lower in 2025, 2026

Fannie Mae forecasts mortgage rates at 6.3% by year-end 2025, boosting home sales slightly. Rates may drop further, encouraging more buyers off the sidelines...

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How Long Should You Wait for Rates to Drop?

Mortgage rates remain near 7%, frustrating some buyers who expected lower costs. Experts say waiting for a big drop may not pay off, as small declines are likely...

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How Seasonal Demand Affects Florida Rent Prices

Florida rental prices fluctuate with seasons – rising in winter for snowbirds, dropping in summer. Renters can save by timing leases, while owners adjust for demand...

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Parents Are Paying Their Adult Kids' Bills

Many parents help cover rent and home purchases as young adults struggle to afford living independently. About one-third of 18- to 34-year-olds still live at home...

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