A study says that four cities in Florida are the “best” places to live in the U.S.

St. Petersburg, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Matthew Yoder Four cities in Florida, including one in the Tampa Bay area, were recently named some of the best places to live in the United States. Livability said that it looked at cities with 75,000 to 500,000 people and a typical home value of $500,000

Areas in the Sunshine State that are at risk for home price decline

Beautiful blue home in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mark Winfrey Four Florida regions are among the top five markets, according to CoreLogic, a business that analyzes property data, where there is a chance of a drop in home prices in the coming 12 months. CoreLogic identified the regions they feel are most

The Sunshine State is officially America’s inflation hotspot

Rising inflations costs in FL: South Florida shoreline – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by pisaphotography Florida, where housing costs are consistently out of control, is currently the inflation hotspot in the United States. With a 9 percent inflation rate for the year that ended in April, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach region has the highest

Florida cities with the most costly real estate

Real estate property for sale in St. Augustine, Florida, USA. Photo: Paul Brennan/Shutterstock.com One of the most significant purchases you can make is a house. Homeownership is a valuable asset that can increase in value significantly and serves as more than just a place to live. But with property prices hitting historic highs, purchasers must

Tampa has been named the best city to live in Florida

Tampa, Florida, USA downtown city skyline over the Hillsborough River – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by ESB Professional It can take a lot of time to find a new place to reside. There are many excellent cities, towns, and communities in the United States, whether you’re trying to cut costs or want a change of

Homeowner insurance rates in Florida are four times higher than the national average. That is not likely to improve any time soon.

Property Insurance Market – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alexander Raths On Thursday, the hurricane season officially begins. However, no matter how many storms Florida experiences this year, individuals there are already having difficulty finding homeowner’s insurance. In Florida, there is hardly any presence of national insurers. More than half of the market in the

Orlando is one of seven Florida cities that potentially face a housing crisis

Homes in Celebration District, Orlando, FL. – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Box Lab Florida is a popular tourist destination in the United States due to its warm weather, sandy beaches, and attractions. However, with rising mortgage rates driving up property costs, some locals may contemplate relocating.  GOBankingRates published a report on the state’s housing

Disney declares the start of construction on Florida’s affordable housing

Disney Affordable Housing Plan (Not pictured) – Construction on new affordable housing project — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: 1599686sv On Wednesday, Walt Disney World announced that construction on a proposed affordable housing development in Central Florida would begin the next year. On 80 acres of land, “a few miles away” from the Magic Kingdom

Opposite of the national trend, South Florida is still considered to be in a ‘seller’s market’

South Florida – Miami Skyline – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Don Donelson According to a survey released on Tuesday by the Miami Association of Realtors, Miami’s real estate market is bucking the national slowdown thanks to cash purchasers, a shortage of available properties, and its appeal to foreign buyers. In Miami-Dade County, pending house

Florida’s rent control initiative is being resisted by landlords

Rent Control Issues – Orlando, FL Skyline – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone Ballots have yet to be printed, but already a group of apartment managers, landlords, and real estate agents in the Sunshine State want to prevent voters from voting on a measure that would implement rent control for a year in