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Miami added the fifth-most new residents in the country this year

In a new Redfin report, Miami was ranked fifth out of ten U.S. metros expected to have more residents within the next year. The city already has gained 2,295, new residents in the first quarter of 2018, compared to

Landscaping can increase home values up to 13 percent

Sprucing up the curb appeal is one way homeowners can significantly increase the value of their home. A well-manicured property can increase a home’s value by anywhere from 6 percent to 13 percent compared to a property with no

NAR: Home sales expected to increase in 2018 despite housing shortage

Home sales across America are expected to continue rising throughout 2018 thanks to the nation’s stronger economy. The National Association of Realtors’ Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicted the increase in sales during his 2018 mid year forecast. According to

Luxury homes prices up nearly 8 percent in the first quarter

Luxury home prices rise nearly 8 percent to average sales price of $1.8 million in the first quarter of 2018, according to a new report from Redfin. An analysis of over 1,000 cities by Redfin indicates prices of the top five percent

Single women buying twice as many homes as single men, study says

While the overwhelming majority of homebuyers are married couples, it is women who make up the larger share of sales among single people, according to the National Association of Realtors. Single women are the second-most common homebuyer, accounting for

Miami single-family home inventory increased in March

Despite a nationwide inventory crisis that is hampering the housing market, Miami has actually seen increases in single-family homes for sale, according to the Miami Association of Realtors. Inventory of single-family homes increased 2.5 percent in March of this

Miami’s number of ‘super commuters’ explodes

Residents of modest means increasingly can’t afford to live in major urban centers, and the result is taking a toll on our highways and commutes. As more people seek cheaper housing away from inner cities, the number of “super

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Here’s how much you need to earn to afford Coral Gables

Trulia has crunched the numbers to determine the best neighborhoods for living well by ranking “universally loved” features like quiet streets, parks and proximity to schools and healthcare. Now, the online real estate giant had determined how much a

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Buyers show increasing interest in sustainable homes

Sustainable and eco-friendly homes are becoming increasingly desirable to homebuyers. In a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors’ Sustainability Program, Realtor respondents reported that the majority of homebuyers — 61 percent — are interested in green living. Additionally, 71 percent say

Multigenerational households gain popularity in the US

The percentage of Americans living in multigenerational households is at its highest since the 1950s. Using data from 2016, Pew Research Center estimated that 64 million people — or 20 percent of the U.S. population — live in a house

Redfin: More homebuyers than ever bid on homes before seeing them in person

More than one-third of people — 35 percent — who bought homes last year submitted a bid without ever seeing the homes in person. According to a recent Redfin, this is an increase from 33 percent in May 2017 and significantly

What wealthy millennials want in their luxury homes

Rich millennials, dubbed the “New Aristocracy”, are shaping to be a profitable and impactful generation in the world of real estate. According to a recent report by Luxury Portfolio International, New Aristocracy buyers, driven by large inherited wealth, are

Despite difficulties, more people want to own homes

According to new analysis of a consumer survey from the National Association of Realtors, the vast majority of non-homeowners said that they want to own a home in the future. NAR recently analyzed the results of its 2017 Housing

Rich, saturated colors and mixed metals among the top home design trends in 2018

Expect urban farmhouse designs, fashion-influenced trends, mixed metals and richly saturated colors to make a splash this year. Angela Nuessle, director at Pulte Homes National Interior Design, recently revealed the latest design and décor trends that are sure to be

Florida comes in at No. 2 on U-Haul’s list of top growth states

Despite a larger year-over-year increase in departures compared to 2016, Florida was America’s No. 2 growth state during 2017, according to U-Haul data analysis of last year’s migration trends. Reservations for one-way U-Haul truck rentals rose 8 percent on a

Must-have kitchen designs for 2018

Many homeowners around the country have big renovation plans for 2018, and a number of them are eying the heart of their home: the kitchen. According to the 2018 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, 87 percent of homeowners are making

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