Equity-Rich Baby Boomers Driving Housing Market

Equity-Rich Baby Boomers Driving Housing Market

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey A new NAR report shows first-time buyers at record lows as Gen Z gains ground. Agents are playing a central role in transactions across all age groups. CHICAGO – Adults ages 61 to 79 continue to dominate the housing market, making up the...
Builders Grow Cautious as Costs Climb

Builders Grow Cautious as Costs Climb

By Amy Connolly Higher material and energy costs are slowing momentum. In the South, including Florida, conditions held steady as incentives remain widely used. WASHINGTON – Builder sentiment fell sharply in April, but conditions in the South, including Florida, held...
Boosting Curb Appeal Before Summer Heat

Boosting Curb Appeal Before Summer Heat

By Lauren Jarvis-Gibson Simple spring yard tasks like mulching, pruning and weeding can help landscapes stay healthy and polished, keeping curb appeal strong through the summer heat. MIAMI, Fla. – The difference between a yard that thrives in July and one that...
Spanish Contract Translations Released

Spanish Contract Translations Released

Florida Realtors released Spanish versions of two contracts as reference tools. State law requires contracts be in English, so translations aren’t binding. ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Realtors® released new Spanish-language versions of two key real estate contracts,...
All the Single Ladies? They’re Homeowners

All the Single Ladies? They’re Homeowners

Single women now own far more homes than single men and lead in most U.S. metros, including fast-growing Florida markets where prices better match single incomes. NEW YORK — Single women continue to outpace single men in homeownership, even though they typically earn...