A report from the Herald Tribune. "Throughout much of Florida, including nearby markets such as Tampa and Orlando, standing months of inventory remain comparable to national levels and are moving in tandem. However, in Sarasota and Naples, we are witnessing…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Housing sales in Hampton Roads increased slightly during November and December 2023, leading to about 3,500 residential listings being active in December. 'Most people qualify for more than they want to take…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Real estate agents and mortgage lenders who spoke to The Post said that underwriters in the Sunshine State are forcing would-be buyers to look for cheaper dwellings. Meanwhile, existing HOA fees for…
A report from KCBD in Texas. "In its annual market survey the Lubbock Land Company analyzed data for single family houses from 2023 and compared it to the past 30 years. The data shows 2023 brought an all-time high of…
A report from Island News in Hawaii. "Oahu's housing market has started to cool down, and there are areas such as the North Shore where prices have dropped dramatically. The Honolulu Board of Realtors tells Island News that single-family homes…
A report from WKRN Nashville in Tennessee. "There were more newly listed homes in December 2023 compared to the previous year. That number was up by 9.1%. There also wasn’t a large drop in inventory decline, according to the data.…
A weekend topic starting with Strong Towns. "In 2008, the list of investors swimming naked was long. Among them were America’s banks, big and small. Their reserves were investments believed to be the most secure, including AA- and AAA-rated mortgage-backed…
A report from the Santa Fe New Mexican. "Santa Fe home prices, which have soared into the stratosphere for the past few years, are moving a little closer to earth. A little. Across the city of Santa Fe, the median…
A report from the Naples Daily News in Florida. "In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Naples saw trophy mansions list at never-before-seen prices. In March, a sprawling waterfront estate hit the market for more than $174 million in the posh…
A report from Sarasota Magazine in Florida. "'Lots of sellers are over-asking and still aiming for the numbers they saw right after the pandemic,' says Bernadette Caswell, of Michael Saunders & Company. 'But that was a blip and it’s over.…