by Editor | Feb 19, 2025 | General News
Overall housing starts decreased 9.8% in January, which is 1.8% lower than a year ago. Multifamily decreased 13.5%. WASHINGTON — Constrained housing affordability conditions due to ongoing, elevated interest rates led to a reduction in single-family production to...
by Editor | Feb 19, 2025 | General News
Healthy homes are designed and constructed to improve indoor air quality, reduce allergens and be more energy efficient. NEW YORK — Real estate agents and brokers need to set themselves apart from the competition by not only offering home selling and buying expertise...
by Editor | Feb 19, 2025 | General News
Redfin reports 3.7 months of supply in January, the most in six years. Florida ranks high for buyers, with six of the top 10 metros for inventory. SEATTLE — The U.S. housing market has tilted in favor of buyers for the first time this decade, with 3.7 months of...
by Editor | Feb 18, 2025 | General News
By Jim Saunders FEMA is borrowing funds to cover flood insurance claims after Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused widespread damage, depleting NFIP resources following multiple floods. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton pounded Florida’s...
by Editor | Feb 18, 2025 | General News
NAHB said builder sentiment fell to the lowest in five months due to concerns over tariffs, mortgage rates and housing costs. WASHINGTON — Builder sentiment fell sharply in February over concerns on tariffs, elevated mortgage rates and high housing costs. Builder...
