As residents seek relief, the condo fees situation in Florida may lead to the “next wave of homeless people”

Residential Condominium in Surfside, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Blueee77 A new building safety law that was passed in the wake of the catastrophic Surfside collapse has left Florida condominium owners with crippling fines, and one politician is warning that this could lead to the “next wave of homeless people.” As a result,

‘Dominoes’ in the Florida and Texas housing markets have fallen, according to a real estate analyst

Beautiful Residential Home in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mike Focus While home prices in the Northeast are still rising, real estate consultant Nick Gerli predicts that a spike in inventory in Florida and Texas will lead to sharp price drops in the two regions’ housing markets. Texas and Florida “dominos have fallen,”

Two main causes for the abundance of homes in the Florida real estate market

Home for Sale in Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Andy Dean Photography It looks that the Sunshine State of Florida’s COVID-19 epidemic real estate market is fading. According to Realtor.com®’s December 2024 Monthly Housing Report, a large number of homes were listed for longer than usual. According to the Realtor.com research, the average home was

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

Florida legislature is considering a bill on affordable housing

Affordable Housing Bill – Real estate property – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Kristi Blokhin The best place for Inez Camacho to unwind is on the front porch of her new apartment, where she can water her plants while listening to her wind chime. Poinciana Crossing, her new structure, is roughly a mile south of

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

When is the greatest time in Florida to buy a home?

Florida Home – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mark Winfrey Florida’s real estate market has had a distinct vantage point since COVID-19, with homes throughout the Sunshine State remaining popular during the coronavirus pandemic and continuing in the post-COVID real estate scene.  Florida homes are still greatly desired, with much fewer homes for sale than