Consumer

Renting an apartment in Miami has become faster and less personal. Instead of phone calls and waiting days for responses, renters can now apply, get approved, and secure an apartment in under an hour – all without speaking to a person. This shift to automation is changing every step of the rental process in Miami. ...

Conventional wisdom would suggest that in 2024, Memphis’s most expensive homes would linger on the market while affordable starter homes attract multiple offers. Instead, the opposite is true. High-end properties are moving quickly, while entry-level listings are seeing more days on market, fewer showings, and less competition than anticipated. For buyers searching under $400,000, the ...

After months of rapid sales and intense competition, Memphis homebuyers are finally seeing the market move in their favor. Properties are staying on the market longer, sellers are offering new incentives, and buyers are taking more time — often touring several homes before making a decision. This shift marks a significant change from the fast-paced ...

“Most people still believe you need 20% down to purchase a home,” says Ricki Fitzpatrick, a realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Memphis. “I’ve had clients come with just their earnest money deposit and get a check back at closing.” Despite persistent misconceptions, the home-buying process in Memphis is more accessible than most realize. These ...

Home prices in Winter Haven have dropped about 3% to 4% over the past year, and the average listing now remains on the market for 74 days before selling. For buyers who have been priced out of Central Florida in recent years, the current slowdown may finally offer an entry point. However, not every home ...

For years, homeowners’ association (HOA) communities were considered safe bets in Central Florida: well-maintained, predictable, and easy to sell. Today in Winter Haven, buyers are actively avoiding them. Homes without HOA fees are selling quickly, while similar properties inside gated communities are lingering on the market for weeks. If you’re searching for a home or ...

Sarasota’s luxury real estate market has shifted dramatically from its pandemic-era frenzy. Properties that once sparked bidding wars and sold within days are now sitting on the market for months. Waterfront homes that previously attracted multiple offers are lingering, and buyers have more time—and more options—than they have had in years. After a period of ...

In Ontario, some of the most in-demand properties are not newly renovated or recently occupied homes, but long-vacant houses that have sat empty for years or even decades. These properties, often neglected and in need of repair, are being purchased by cash buyers at a rapid pace. Meanwhile, homes bought in the last five years ...

Apartment hunters in Manhattan face a harsh reality: rents are higher than ever and continue to rise. While rental prices in many U.S. cities have stabilized or even declined, Manhattan stands out as a market where prices have climbed steadily for three consecutive years. If your lease renewal includes a sharp increase, or your landlord ...

Florida’s cities and towns have spent decades crafting zoning rules to control building heights, density, and land use. Now, a state law called the Live Local Act allows developers to sidestep many of these local restrictions—if they commit to building affordable housing. Supporters argue that this law is essential to address Florida’s housing shortage and ...

Florida’s real estate market has changed significantly over the past two years. Rising mortgage rates, new condo regulations, and a surge in available homes have shifted the balance of power between buyers and sellers. Here are the three most important trends shaping the market right now—and what they mean for anyone considering a move. Homes ...

Your grandmother gets a frantic call. It’s your voice—panicked, scared—saying you’ve been in an accident and need $5,000 wired immediately. Except you’re fine. You never called. AI cloned your voice from a 10-second social media video. This is the reality of modern scams, where technology makes fraud more challenging to detect and easier to fall ...

For many Chicago buyers, the traditional path to homeownership is getting harder to follow. Higher mortgage rates and rising single-family home prices have pushed monthly payments beyond what feels workable. As a result, more buyers are rethinking what ownership looks like – and turning to small apartment buildings instead. “We’re seeing a lot less institutional ...

Naples has officially shifted out of its pandemic-era frenzy. After two years of record pricing and homes selling within days, inventory has climbed, listings are sitting longer, and price reductions are becoming part of the conversation again. Sellers who once expected quick deals and multiple offers are now facing longer timelines and tougher negotiations, especially ...

A year ago, Naples condos moved quickly, with buyers snapping up units amid steady demand and relatively predictable monthly costs. That dynamic has now reversed. While single-family home prices in Naples have risen 3.2% over the past year, median condo values have fallen 8%, as buyers grow more cautious and listings linger longer on the ...