Single women now own far more homes than single men and lead in most U.S. metros, including fast-growing Florida markets where prices better match single incomes. NEW YORK — Single women continue to outpace single men in homeownership, even though they typically earn less and spend a larger share of their income on housing. New … Read more
U.S. consumer sentiment fell more than expected in April, signaling rising concern about finances that could slow spending, including big purchases like homes. WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer sentiment declined more than expected in April, signaling growing unease among households about the economic outlook and raising concerns about the strength of consumer spending heading into the … Read more
New data shows supply falling behind demand across rental and for-sale markets, with shortages concentrated in major metro areas. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida is short an estimated 66,000 owner-occupied homes and more than 55,000 rental units, according to a new statewide housing supply model developed by Florida State University’s DeVoe L. Moore Institute. The model, … Read more
Strong sales kept Florida at the top of 2025 master-planned community rankings, with multiple high-ranking developments despite a modest slowdown. WASHINGTON — Florida continued to dominate the nation’s top-selling master-planned communities in 2025, even as overall new-home sales slowed slightly from a year earlier. A report from the real estate consulting firm John Burns Research … Read more
Google now allows email address changes, offering a more professional identity without losing messages, settings or account history. NEW YORK — Good news for people who regret the Gmail address they came up with when they registered for an account: Google is now letting users change it. Google started quietly rolling out the change late … Read more
Loose dogs can create liability and neighbor disputes. Homeowners can start with a conversation, then document issues and check local rules if needed. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Question: Our neighbor two doors down lets their dogs run wild. They have a fence, but they never keep the gate closed, and their three dogs are always … Read more
The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.46% from 6.38% last week, while costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 5.77% from 5.75%. WASHINGTON — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed for the fifth straight week, reaching its highest level in nearly seven months, another setback for home shoppers in the midst of the … Read more
AI is already reshaping how agents work. Here’s why brokers need clear guardrails. NAR’s AI policy template can help you get started. CHICAGO — Artificial intelligence is already embedded in the way many real estate professionals work. Agents are using it for drafting listing descriptions, responding to leads, generating marketing content, developing CMAs and analyzing … Read more
Homebuyers who purchase earlier gain more equity over time, leading to a $119K net worth gap by age 50 compared to those who wait. NEW YORK — Buying a first home at a younger age can significantly boost long-term wealth, with early purchasers gaining a six-figure advantage over those who wait, according to a new … Read more
Rising costs and economic uncertainty weighed on households in early March. The survey offers clues about buyer confidence as the spring homebuying season ramps up. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — U.S. consumer sentiment slipped in early March as rising gasoline prices and economic uncertainty weighed on households, according to preliminary results released Friday by the University … Read more
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