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 Baltimore Sun. "Baltimore City resident Jeanne Hyatt was surprised to see a sudden 30% surge in her condominium fees after three decades of only gradual increases. 'Who can afford this?' asked Hyatt, a retired school teacher,…
A report from Virginia Business. "'See the rats run,' a Facebook post put up Saturday reads. It’s illustrated with a map purportedly of Arlington County — a map covered with dozens of ovals indicating where houses are on the market.…
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 report from WPTV in Florida. "'If you go into pretty much any neighborhood across the Treasure Coast, you're going to find multiple properties for sale,' said Kelley Decowski, a real estate agent. Decowski believes the buyer's market is due…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Fewer existing houses are selling in Southern Nevada and homebuilders are offering more incentives to get buyers into new homes. Lennar did acknowledge in a first quarter earnings call that the U.S.…
A report from ABC Action News in Florida. "After years of a scorching hot housing market, a new report labels the Tampa region as one of the fastest-cooling housing markets in the country. North Port came in first place, followed…
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 Islander News in Florida. "Setting that bar a little too high when establishing a sales price for your home? You're probably not alone. According to a recent study by Stacker, the Miami metro area, which includes Key…
A report from Fortune. "Fed Chair Jerome Powell took the podium on Wednesday to announce that the central bank would hold interest rates flat in June. Powell didn't rule out future hikes, and called this move a 'skip.' At the…