Study: Buying may outpace renting in Florida

A 10-year rent-vs.-buy analysis found projected homeowner equity topped renter investment returns in five Florida markets, led by Miami.

Florida’s aging homeowners may not ease inventory shortage

Florida leads the nation in 65-plus households, but NAHB says the “silver tsunami” alone won’t solve tight housing inventory.

Mortgage Rates Officially at 6 Week Highs

Mortgage rates rose somewhat sharply yesterday to match the highest level since March 27th. They're just a hair higher today, thus officially at 6-week highs.  Whereas yesterday's Consumer Price Index (CPI) didn't have an obviously negative impact on rates, today's Producer Price Index (PPI) did. Bo

Rising gas prices reshape Florida home searches

A Realtor.com report found the growing “commute tax” is shrinking home searches as buyers factor transportation costs into overall affordability. Florida agents say commute times and day-to-day travel expenses are becoming increasingly important in housing decisions.