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American homeowners often forget about hidden costs, report finds

Potential buyers often judge a home’s affordability by looking at list price or mortgage rate alone. However, it’s crucial to take additional, more overlooked costs into consideration before purchasing a property, according to a recent Zillow report. Zillow paired with Thumbtack

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Miami home market considered overvalued, report finds

According to the CoreLogic Market Conditions Indicators data, the Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall MSA is considered one of four markets in the country that were overvalued in June. The report says an overvalued market is when home prices are at least 10 percent

Down payment misconceptions may deter first-time homebuyers

Over the last decade, homeownership rates in the U.S. have fallen drastically, with an average of 63.4 percent in 2016 compared to 69 percent in 2004. The 2008 financial crisis has been largely blamed for the swift decline, but

Miami area packs list of most-expensive Florida ZIP codes for renters

Recent data from Yardi Matrix shows that the Miami area is the most expensive in Florida for renters, with 19 of the top 50 ZIP codes falling in Miami-Dade County. The most expensive is in Coral Gables, where the

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June was a banner month in Miami residential real estate

Single-family homes in Miami sold at an average rate of 42.3 per day for the past four months, and June marked the second-best in city history, according to a new report by the Miami Association of Realtors (MAR) and

These 11 Miami neighborhoods have the fastest growing home values in South Florida

While South Florida has generally seen modest home value growth, some neighborhood values have increased by double digits this year. According to a recent Redfin study, nearly half of the top 23 increasing home values throughout the area belong

Multigenerational homes becoming more popular for aging buyers, report says

As inventory tightens and Baby Boomers begin to age, more Americans are turning to multigenerational homebuying. According to the reNEWable Living Home survey conducted by BUILDER, multigenerational homes have proven to be easier on the wallet while also allowing buyers to

Not just millennials: Baby boomers want walkable neighborhoods too, study says

Millennials are known for their desire to live in cities with busy nightlife and easy access to outdoor activities. But this need doesn’t only apply to Generation Y — it turns out baby boomers want walkability in their neighborhoods as

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Miami construction rates saw notable jump in June, report says

Total Miami construction rates increased in June, according to recent data from Dodge Data & Analytics. These numbers indicate diversion from the recent pattern of declining construction, which has occurred frequently due to excess inventory. The report considered all

Existing homes sales down in June due to low inventory

Home sales decreased in June thanks to low housing supply, according to the National Association of Realtors. The Midwest was the only area nationally with increased sales last month. Total existing-home sales (completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condos

National median home value passes $200,000 for the first time, study says

The typical U.S. home is now worth more than $200,000 for the first time in history, according to the June Zillow market report. The national median home value now sits at $200,400. This number is a notable 7.4-percent increase from

Online searches for first-time buyer mortgages are at an all-time high

The process of buying a home can be extremely daunting, especially if it’s your first time doing it. Recently, Chase Home Lending and Google paired up to figure out how and what people are searching online about homeownership. The companies discovered people

Miami has one of the least affordable housing markets in America

Miami is a hotspot for those seeking sunshine, miles of beautiful beaches and an active city nightlife. However, many residents can barely afford their own home there — the city came in at No. 2 on the Department of Housing and

Miami’s home affordability is dropping, new report finds

The U.S. affordability index dropped to 100 in the second quarter of 2017, which is the least affordable level since the third quarter of 2008, according to a new report from ATTOM Data Solutions. The affordability index measures the

About 40 percent of Miami homes are sold within 2 months, report says

For homebuyers entering today’s market, speed is the name of the game. With home inventory at its lowest levels on record, available homes are being bought in record time. In a number of cities, the majority of homes don’t stay

Most Miami homes can be rented for a profit, study says

If you’re considering becoming a landlord in a city like Miami, you’re in luck. Potential landlords can rent out most homes in a majority of America’s largest markets for a profit, according to a recent Zillow report. In 25 of

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