Florida housing market increasingly "causing concern" among homebuilders
A majority of homebuilders in the Sunshine State are concerned about a market slowdown, according to a recent survey.
Florida's largest insurance company prepares for doomsday scenario
The state's insurer of last resort, Citizens, purchased $3.56 billion for reinsurance until the end of this year's hurricane season.
Woman not prepared for what she finds after buying hoarder home
"We knew there had to be a catch," the new owner said when she found the listing for a low price.
Over 100,000 Americans have lost their homes this year
More than 170,000 housing units in the U.S. filed for foreclosure between January and June, according to a recent report.
America is on course to build more apartments than it has in 50 years
Experts expect the U.S. to complete the construction of around 600,000 new apartment units this year—a record high unseen since 1974.
Mortgage payments surge by more than 50 percent in one state
Between 2018 and 2024, mortgage rates rose by more than 50 percent in Alaska, according to a recent study.
Tiny home that can be assembled in 11 minutes goes on sale for $8,000
The price of the tiny home is 54 times lower than the average sale price of a property at the national level.
Florida housing market stung as multiple cities see prices slashed
Eight out of 10 of the U.S. cities where sellers are taking the biggest price cuts compared to their home list price are in Florida, according to a new study.
Florida housing market warning issued by man who predicted 2008 crash
Analyst Bill McBride warned about the impact of climate change on vulnerable states like Florida.
California residents face insurance costs going up over 50%
State Farm, which insures nearly one in five homes in California, is seeking to raise its rates by an average of 30 percent.
Mortgage forecasters predict rates at end of 2024
Homebuyers can stop holding their breath for good news, as mortgage rates are unlikely to lower much by the end of the year, per predictions.
Florida insurance warning issued as fears grow of collapse
Florida State Representative Hillary Cassel said that efforts to depopulate Citizens, insurer of last resort, won't be effective.
Texas' new homes sparks backlash over size
The state known for going big is now starting to build smaller homes: some see it as the future; others refuse to shrink expectations.
Struggling renters turn to GoFundMe to avoid evictions
GoFundMe has observed a 40 percent increase in eviction fundraisers compared to pre-pandemic levels, as struggling renters seek help from strangers.
How to get a mortgage rate below 4 percent
While the housing market odds are still generally stacked against buyers, you could save more money with a sub 4 percent mortgage rate.
What an election year could mean for the housing market
The election on the horizon presents another factor those looking to buy a home or move may have to take into consideration.
Austin homeowners "screwed" as housing market sales plunge
Sellers in Austin, Texas, cannot expect to offload their properties for as much money as they fetched during the pandemic years, as inventory grows in the city.
Housing market trouble as 582 US counties now unaffordable
Nearly 99% of counties analyzed by a real estate data firm were more unaffordable between April and June than in the previous quarter.
Florida residents rush to 'last resort' as insurance crisis deepens
Citizens is still growing its coverage despite concerns about an explosion of claims following a possible terrible hurricane season.
The American Dream Is Dead | Opinion
With few exceptions, your birthdate now determines whether you will be part of a permanent class of debt-dependent renters or financially independent owners.
California gets a new city
Mountain House, 60 miles outside San Francisco, has become the Golden State's 483rd city.
Housing market entering "crash stage" in multiple cities
Nick Gerli, CEO of Reventure, says that certain markets in Texas and Florida are experiencing price drops which could soon spread to the entire country.
How Can We Help Families on the Brink of Homelessness? | Opinion
Reducing homelessness to addiction and mental illness fundamentally misunderstands the problem.
Florida insurers "stiffing" customers as nearly half of claims unpaid
At least 30 percent of claims made in Florida with 40 insurers operating in the state were closed in 2023 without being paid out, analysis by Weiss Ratings found.
Florida housing market warning issued by one of America's biggest banks
Raymond James downgraded builder Lennar, citing its outsized overexposure in Florida, where the housing market shows signs of softening.
Map reveals scale of Florida's property insurance crisis
The hurricane-exposed state saw some of the highest premium increases last year, as transferring risk became more expensive for insurers.
Squatters laws change in Florida
The new legislative change was approved amid high-profile incidents that have taken place across the country.
Texas housing market value could fall under new proposal
Texas Democrats want to loosen the state's zoning regulations to bring down the growing cost of housing.