Fisher Island, located three miles off mainland Florida, was named the fifth-most expensive neighborhood in the U.S., according to a ranking by Realtor.com. Once entirely owned by the Vanderbilt family, the island is only accessible by boat or helicopter

The benefits from Zillow’s Promoted Communities advertising program got a little bit sweeter last week. Zillow Group’s new Group Advantage Program allows customers of the Promoted Communities and Promoted Homes platforms to improve their listing content through an array

Florida may have a sinkhole problem on its hands. According to Smithsonian.com, Florida has more sinkholes than any other state. A 2013 report by Clint Kromhout of the Florida Geological Survey found that areas in Northern Florida are more

Miami homes and condos priced at $1 million and above sold 24.1 percent higher in May 2018 compared to the same month last year, according to the Miami Association of Realtors. Luxury condos led the jump in purchase activity,

The latest monthly report from Florida Realtors begins with a trifecta of growth figures for May 2018: Home sales and median prices each rose during the month, along with the number of listings available. That means a little good

While the state of housing in the U.S. has generally improved over the last 30 years, the latest report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University highlights some areas of concern as well. Since the

Existing-home sales fell 0.4 percent in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.43 million, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors. Sales have fallen year-over-year for three months and are 3 percent lower

It’s HGTV enthusiasts’ favorite time of the year, when they’re able to get a taste of the luxury life by casting their vote for their favorite exotic homes. HGTV and Luxury Portfolio International have teamed up in search of

There are various factors to consider when buying a home, and a new study suggests climate change is among that list. A Bloomberg News report by ATTOM Data Solutions found that in the last decade, the average home price

Pulte Homes is making the leap into smart homes. In a Business Insider press release, PulteGroup announced all newly-built Pulte, Centex, Del Webb, DiVosta and John Wieland Homes will be equipped for smart technology to fit a homeowner’s lifestyle.

It’s no secret a lack of inventory is making an impact on the housing market, but new reports show hope for a change. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released

The Counselors of Real Estate recently released its annual Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate list for 2018-2019, which includes both current and long-term opportunities and challenges. Interest rates and the economy, which may result in limited affordable housing, is

Freddie Mac, the government-owned real estate finance firm, announced June 15 that it had partnered with an outplacement services provider to help rural homeowners who may be at risk of foreclosure due to a lapse in employment. It’s part

Real estate firm Compass announced June 15 its acquisition of ICS Realty, a boutique brokerage based in Aventura, Florida. The move expands Compass’s presence in the Miami and South Florida markets, where it already has four offices, and helps

In recent years, surveys from the National Association of Realtors and Zillow have found that saving for a down payment is the most significant hurdle for renters who want to own a home. But how long does it take

The latest U.S. home sales report from RE/MAX shows that buyers are snapping up homes in near record time. Across 54 metro areas included in the survey, listings lasted only 46 days on average before being placed under contract. Only