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Florida home values have more than doubled in the past decade 

Architecture Lab ranked every U.S. state based on the difference between average home values in 2013 and 2023; Florida ranked No. 2.

Miami ranks No. 7 for college grads

Apartment Advisor analyzed 98 major cities in the United States based on cost of living, entertainment availability, mobility and overall opportunities for residents. Miami came in No. 7.

Renovation spending has jumped 60% since 2020

In 2020, median renovation spending was $15,000. That amount increased by 60% in three years, with the median home renovation costing $24,000 in 2023.

The best week to sell this year: April 14 – 20

Prospective sellers should prepare to jump on the market — the week of April 14 through 20 will be the best time to sell this year.

Don’t paint your house these colors if you’re trying to sell

There’s a reason many homeowners opt for neutral shades when trying to sell their house — certain flashy colors may be off-putting to buyers.

Opendoor: A portrait of first-time homebuyers in 2023

Many buyers entered the housing market for the first time in 2023. But who were these first-timers, and what did their homebuying experience look like?

Today’s buyers prioritize price over location

Location, location, location … at least that’s how the old real estate adage goes, right?

Can buying a home lead to love? A new Zillow survey says yes

Home might really be where the heart is. According to a new Zillow survey, 42% of recent homebuyers reported finding love after buying their new home.

Florida ranks No. 1 for net migration 

In 2022, the most recent year for which Census data is available, 736,000 people moved to Florida, while 497,000 people left. 

December new-home sales jump 8%

Declining interest rates spurred the increase. 

Houzz says these kitchen trends will take off in 2024

Notably, renovators are less likely than they were a year ago to undergo kitchen modifications for the purpose of improving the home’s resale value.

Is homeownership on the horizon for American millennials this year?

Nearly all millennials — 93% — say a volatile market is to blame for wrecking homebuying plans, with another 76% saying they expect the market to get worse before they’re able to make a purchase themselves.

Houzz predicts that these interior design trends will take over in 2024

How will our homes evolve in the new year?

The kinds of houses buyers opted for this year

Detached single-family homes remained the most popular type of housing, making up 79% of all home purchases during the past year.

The cost of living in Wynwood, one of the trendiest neighborhoods in the country

From the beach to the bustling arts scene, Wynwood is one of the trendiest neighborhoods in the country … so how much does it cost to live there?

The hottest home trends of 2024 — according to Zillow

Brutalist style and sensory gardens may seem at odds — but they are both hot home design trends that will rule 2024. At least, according to new predictions from Zillow.

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