It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "It’s hard to tell which developments might come to life and which might die. The process can begin with so much hope for a new building, subdivision or neighborhood. But hopes can…
A report from KOAA. "I talked to six families in the Wolf Ranch area, it is one of three Colorado Springs communities where Creekstone Homes builds. The families all have major issues when it comes to communication and getting items…
A report from the World Property Journal."According to Redfin, condo prices are falling in major Florida and Texas metros as inventory piles up and buyers back off. This comes as high HOA fees and insurance costs make condos a tough…
A report from NBC Miami in Florida. "The 40-year recertification of Commodore Plaza has been overdue for 13 years. The city of Aventura has been issuing violations and now the 654 property owners fear an upcoming Miami-Dade County unsafe structures…
A report from the Daily Breeze in California. "How is the housing market doing? The answer depends on whom you ask, says Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors. 'Some people will say it is terrible,' he…
A weekend topic starting with the Globe and Mail. "A short three-hour flight from Vancouver, it’s possible to walk off the plane and glide into vacation mode within minutes. The B.C. connection with Palm Springs, Calif., is a long-standing one,…
A report from NBC 2. "The big boom of 2020 is over. In fact, Zillow predicts the Florida Housing Market will slow down in the coming years. Sharyn Olander's waterfront home in Old Bridge Village in North Fort Myers is…
A report from News 4 Jax. "St. John’s County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Florida and the United States, but home prices are historically unaffordable and average rent is more than $2,000 a month. Right now, the average…
A weekend topic starting with the Los Angeles Times. "The recent mayoral election in this sleepy, conservative town nestled in the foothills outside Boise didn’t hinge on which Republican candidate was a fiercer supporter of former President Trump, or who…
A report from the Washington Examiner. "The price of everything is up since 2020, but in absolute terms nothing has gone up more than mortgages. With the 2024 presidential contest coming into focus, housing affordability will be among the economic…