First-Timers’ Need 13% More Income this Year

First-Timers’ Need 13% More Income this Year: Nationally it’s 13%, but in Fort Lauderdale it’s 28% – the highest in the U.S. In Miami, a first-time buyer needs to earn 25% more than they did a year ago.

Disappointed Buyers Ask, ‘Where’s the Housing Crash?’

Disappointed Buyers Ask, ‘Where’s the Housing Crash?’: Someday a buyer’s market will return, but it’s not today and it won’t be tomorrow. Bidding wars have returned and some metros still see rising prices.

Fla. Back-to-School Tax Holiday Starts Monday

Fla. Back-to-School Tax Holiday Starts Monday

New ‘Trust Mark’ Label Coming for Tech Products

New ‘Trust Mark’ Label Coming for Tech Products: Just as the “Energy Star” rating denotes energy efficiency, products with “Trust Mark” on them will be FCC approved for their cyber safety.

Simple Trick Saves Buyers Thousands of Dollars

Simple Trick Saves Buyers Thousands of Dollars

Study: Real Estate Hot in Hurricane Ian-Hit Areas

Study: Real Estate Hot in Hurricane Ian-Hit Areas

Accept It: Higher Mortgage Rates Here to Stay

Accept It: Higher Mortgage Rates Here to Stay

Sales Tax Holiday Starts on Energy Star Appliances

Sales Tax Holiday Starts on Energy Star Appliances

New Rules Govern ‘Force-Place’ Insurance

New Rules Govern ‘Force-Place’ Insurance: If a homeowner with a mortgage no longer has property insurance, their lender will “force place” a policy on them. The new regulations make the process fairer.