A report from WWSB in Florida. "There are only 46 days until hurricane season begins but for Laurel Meadows, they are still recovering from the last one. Dozens of residents remain displaced as they work to rebuild their homes or…
A report from WFLA in Florida. "It happens after every hurricane. Developers and speculators swoop in, offering to buy storm-damaged homes, but what happens to homeowners if the buyer backs out? It happened to some Redington Beach homeowners. They thought…
A report from Fox 13. "Some real estate experts worry the market could be seeing a troubling trend of Canadians who have homes in Florida selling their properties. Vincent Arcuri, a realtor who owns Real Brokerage in Tampa, believes most…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Experts said growth could be playing a role in Lakeland having the most foreclosure activity in 2024 compared to other metropolitan areas of its size. 'It’s not surprising to be honest with…
A report from the Bradenton Herald in Florida. "The most recent housing report for Manatee and Sarasota counties indicates a buyer-friendly market. In Manatee County, 500 single-family homes were sold in February, marking an 8.6% decrease year-over-year. The median sale…
A report from CNBC. "The U.S. housing market continues to weaken, as potential buyers face stubbornly high mortgage rates, elevated prices and limited supply of listings. Realtors are reporting that buyer traffic in January was weak. 'Realtors are putting more…
A report from Fox Business. "Sunny skies aren’t shining across America’s real estate market just yet, according to one of the nation’s top experts. 'No one wants to move and [there are] fewer houses to choose from at higher rates.…
A report from Mises.org. "The apartment investment industry—like many other asset classes—recently experienced a massive bubble. Peaking in the period from 2020 to mid-2022, this particular bubble was driven by multiple factors. As a proximate cause, risky bridge loans came…
A weekend topic starting with the Associated Press. "The Petersen family’s two-bedroom apartment in northern California is starting to feel small. Four-year-old Jerrik's toy monster trucks are everywhere in the 1,100-square-foot unit in Campbell, just outside of San Jose. And…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "In the last five years, Minnesota’s median home sale prices have risen by $93,000 — or $18,000 annually — a huge boon for existing property owners poised to take advantage of equity…