by Editor | Feb 24, 2026 | General News
Rock-bottom rates, higher incomes or lower prices: Experts say the shifts needed to restore affordability are unlikely, leaving ownership out of reach for many. NEW YORK – Housing affordability remains out of reach for many Americans who missed the brief pandemic-era...
by Editor | Feb 24, 2026 | General News
Improving affordability is giving buyers more options. In Florida and nationwide, more homes now fall within reach of median-income households, new research shows. SEATTLE — The housing market has yet to fully emerge from its winter hibernation but improving...
by Editor | Feb 24, 2026 | General News
Fourth-quarter FHFA data show home values increased year over year, with 41 states posting gains, though growth varied and was softer in parts of Florida. WASHINGTON – U.S. house prices rose 1.8% between the fourth quarter of 2024 and the fourth quarter of 2025,...
by Editor | Feb 24, 2026 | General News
By Jim Turner January freezes caused billions in crop losses, hitting sugarcane and citrus hardest and adding pressure that can shape long-term decisions about land and development. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With farmers caught shorthanded and with crops not ready for...
by Editor | Feb 24, 2026 | General News
By Gary Goebel From low-down-payment options to stricter inspections, the loan a buyer chooses can change everything. Here’s what to know before the offer goes in. NEW YORK – For many families, home ownership remains a cornerstone of the American Dream. Whether you...