U.S. Consumer Confidence Down Again in March

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. WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence in the United States tumbled more than expected in the month of March, according to...
Many Floridians Struggle to Find Rental Units

Many Floridians Struggle to Find Rental Units

By James Wilkins 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. ORLANDO, Fla. — Eric McCullough spent months looking for an affordable place of his own...
FHFA House Price Index Up 0.2% in January

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%. WASHINGTON — U.S. house prices rose 0.2% in January, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally...
Tips to Make a Bedroom a More Relaxing Space

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. EL CENTRO, Calif. — Homes are often characterized as sanctuaries. A home’s interior spaces can provide a...
Florida Realtors Releases Updated Forms

Florida Realtors Releases Updated Forms

By Amy Connolly The forms help Realtors with residential, commercial and vacant land sales through clearer timelines, updated terms and revised disclosures. ORLANDO, Fla. — Updated forms from Florida Realtors® provide clearer time calculations, updated terminology and...