by Editor | May 15, 2026 | General News
By Amy Connolly A growing share of younger buyers is relying on family help, gifts and assistance programs to buy homes, highlighting how affordability pressures are reshaping the path to homeownership. More young buyers are relying on outside help to buy a home,...
by Editor | May 15, 2026 | General News
By Amy Connolly Litigation drops, insurers cut rates and more companies enter Florida, easing insurance costs and improving affordability and market stability. Florida’s recent legal reforms tied to property insurance are showing measurable results, with litigation...
by Editor | May 15, 2026 | General News
By Amy Connolly Florida’s housing market posted its eighth straight month of year-over-year closed sales gains, with condo and townhouse activity showing particular strength. Florida’s housing market logged year-over-year closed sales gains for the eighth...
by Editor | May 14, 2026 | General News
By Amy Connolly A new ConsumerAffairs analysis found affordability rankings improved in several Florida housing markets, including Jacksonville, Ocala and Orlando, though high-income thresholds remain in Naples and Miami. While home affordability in Florida remains...
by Editor | May 14, 2026 | General News
By Amy Connolly Rates edged lower this week after rising the previous two weeks, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dipping to 6.36% and the 15-year fixed rate easing to 5.71%, according to Freddie Mac. The slight decline may help some buyers revisit...
