A report from CBS News. "Five years ago, one in three American families could afford a starter home in 63 of America's largest 100 cities, CBS News found. Now, it's down to just 10 cities. Felicia Ellis is actively looking…
A report from WUFS. "Last Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis called on lawmakers to do something before the 2025 legislative session to address the crisis facing condominium owners. But Florida Rep. Vicki Lopez doesn’t feel the pressure of convening a special…
A report from Fox 13 Tampa Bay. "Lawmakers came together Saturday to find solutions to Florida's home insurance crisis and discuss the impact climate change has had on the problem. During big storms like Idalia and Tropical Storm Eta as…
A report from WUSA 9. "In a major victory for homebuyers, a DC Court of Appeals judge ruled that the District can be held liable for substandard housing purchased through government assistance programs. The decision comes after six Black female…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Aging South Florida condos face critical issues. Inventory is up. Prices are down, and buyers are weary of aging condo buildings. CBS News Miami reporter Joe Gorchow asked Melina Urban, who has…
A report from ABC Action News. "Just over a month after Hurricane Debby hit Florida, new data shows nearly 60% of all Hurricane Debby claims are closed — and more than half of those were listed as 'closed without payment.'…
A report from KHON in Hawaii. "Many condo and townhouse owners are starting to pay up for the increased maintenance fees due to skyrocketing insurance costs. The Gardens at Launani Valley in Mililani has 238 units. Each owner received a…
A report from Mansion Global on New York. "Moneyed Manhattanites returned from their Labor Day breaks with a voracious appetite for real estate, according to the weekly report Monday from Olshan Realty. The townhouse on East 74th Street was asking…
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 Ahwatukee Foothills News in Arizona. "Building permits for single-family homes are rebounding this year in Maricopa and Pinal counties, according to The Cromford Report’s analysis of the first seven months of data, and the city of…