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Buyers in major cities struggle to afford high-cost homes.

Many homes are sitting stagnant on the market, causing more frequent price drops Sellers are pricing their homes at record-high prices, but buyers aren’t biting. High interest rates and high listing prices are keeping buyers away. This does mean that the buyers who are still looking have some wiggle room they haven’t had in the last few years.

According to Redfin, there were 197,286 Florida homes for sale in June, an increase of 39.2% over the previous June.

How Much Houses Cost in the 20 Best Florida Suburbs To Raise a Family Even if you’re waiting for home prices and mortgage rates to drop further before buying, you probably want to determine where you can afford to live in the Sunshine State.

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The 10 Most Popular Magnolia Paint Colors To help you narrow down the choices for your next project, the brand is sharing their best-selling paint colors of all time. Whether you're looking for an all-over wall color, the right shade to update your front door, or a captivating hue that'll breathe new life into an old piece of furniture, thi...

Home prices in the United States continue to hit all-time highs. A recent report from Redfin noted the median home price was at a record high of “$397, 482 during the four weeks ending July 7.”

Should I Buy a House Now or Wait? How to Determine the Right Time to Get a Mortgage Potential homebuyers often wonder: When is it a good time to buy a house? With home prices at their highest level in history and mortgage rates remaining near 7%, some would-be buyers think it’s better to wait. Others monitor real estate housing market trends to decide if they should buy a home no...

Minimalism in interior design is often misunderstood as cold and sterile; however, it truly revolves around the art of simplicity and functionality.

Minimalist Living Room Ideas Minimalism in interior design is often misunderstood as cold and sterile; however, it truly revolves around the art of simplicity and functionality. A minimalist living room can be a tranquil, warm, and inviting space without being cluttered with unnecessary items.

The study measures affordability, real estate and quality of life markers in 300 U.S. locations.

Florida cities rank highly when it comes to best places for first-time home buyers, study finds A new study from Wallethub released Tuesday found that Florida is a hot spot for people looking to buy their first home.

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In an effort to help people navigate the daunting phases of purchasing a home, Palm Beach County is urging residents to take a University of Florida first-time homebuyer course.

Course gives first-time homebuyers the 'power of knowledge' to navigate the housing crisis The monthly online course, designed under the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), is part of a federal, state and county initiative to help prospective homebuyers both understand the steps to buy their first home and get access to home-buying assistance pro...

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27 Best Summer Decor Ideas to Refresh Your Home Summer is the season that everyone looks forward to and no one wants to end. It’s full of our cheer, vibrancy, and outdoor adventures, and there’s no reason why your home shouldn’t reflect that same energy.

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Research from GOBankingRates looked at all U.S. cities with populations over 15,000 and 65-plus populations of more than 25% to find some of the most expensive cities to retire in.

The 12 Most Expensive Luxury Retirement Cities in America in 2024 When it comes to expensive retirement cities that also throw in large doses of luxury, you need to find cities or towns with easy access to high-end shops, restaurants and resort areas, as well as amenities that might range from award-winning golf courses to Instagram-ready beaches or mountains.

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To determine the most favorable housing markets for first-time homebuyers, WalletHub compared 300 U.S. cities — ranging in size from fewer than 150,000 people to more than 300,000 — across these key dimensions.

12 Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers: 2024

Overall, Florida took the top five spots on the list, with the report noting that while the area struggles in affordability, it makes up for it with its quality of life.

Several Tampa Bay cities among the best for first-time homebuyers, WalletHub says

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Have your eye on a luxury home?

5 Cities Where Luxury Homes Continue To Appreciate Have your eye on a luxury home? Don’t hold your breath waiting for prices to drop. Home prices are still steadily climbing in 2024, and in some cities, luxury home prices are rising even faster.

Between high interest rates and the burgeoning remote work industry, it pays homebuyers and tenants to know where to get the most bang for their buck — with a little extra on top.

Money moves: These US cities will pay you up to $15K to relocate there Some cities and states are offering cash and other perks to entice newcomers to relocate. More than 50,000 people applied for programs in several cities through MakeMyMove.com alone in 2023, the site reported to CNN, enticing new residents with incentives including signing bonuses, access to local a...

The median cost increased to $405,000 in June, according to the NEFAR analysis released this week.

Northeast Florida home prices jump while sales sputter in June The First Coast housing market had a mixed bag of data in June as the cost of a home climbed to record highs, according to new figures released by the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors

Enter “mortgage porting,” the practice of transferring the terms of your existing mortgage over to a new property.

Want to buy a new home but keep your low-interest rate? Try this simple mortgage hack High interest rates are one of the most significant hurdles buyers face when jumping into the housing market right now. As anyone who purchased a home in the last few years knows, interest rates have more than doubled since 2020. For a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, you’re looking at an average inte...

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A home equity loan and home equity line of credit (HELOC) are two of the products that allow you to borrow money using your home as collateral.

Home Equity: What Is It And How Can You Use It? Home equity is a value that reflects the difference between the price your home could sell for and the balance you have on any outstanding mortgages. For example, if your home is worth $400,000 and you have a mortgage balance of $300,000, then you have $100,000 in equity.