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The hottest new trend in house hunting is…nature?

In today’s digital age, homeowners seem to be most keenly interested in one thing: getting in touch with the outdoors. According to new research most of them would even downsize their square footage to do so.  A recent survey conducted

July home sales fall as inventory continues to constrict, Redfin reports

While home prices increased nationally in July, overall home sales declined, according to the latest report from Redfin. The median sale price in July rose to $293,000, a 6.8 percent increase from last year, but a slight 0.3 percent drop

See which interior design style is preferred by Florida residents

Dust off that gaudy chandelier and break out the lace: Victorian interiors are back in style at last, at least for some Americans. Though it may be surprising, a recent report from custom furniture brand Joybird reveals that Victorian-era designs are

U.S. home prices jump in Q2, surpassing 2016 high

High demand and low supply continues to push up home prices across the country, according to the latest quarterly report from the National Association of Realtors. The national median single-family home price increased 6.2 percent from $240,700 in Q2 2016

On the move: Why Miami renters are relocating in droves

Despite settling in Miami, a recent Apartment List report suggests that many of the city’s renters aren’t so settled after all. The survey – which consists of nearly 24,000 metropolitan renters nationwide – reveals that 76 percent of residents currently renting

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Overall housing starts fall in July while single-family starts remain steady

Builder confidence led to a solid single-family housing market in July while overall housing starts decreased, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department. A similar report from the National Association of Home Builders

More Americans are shying away from homeownership, survey finds

Though the housing market may appear constantly abuzz with new buyers and sellers, an Experian survey has found that fewer and fewer Americans are interested in owning a home. In fact, 27 percent stated that they were not planning on purchasing

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Chinese investors set sights on Miami

A recent report from Investorist shows that Chinese outbound property investment is a big force in U.S. real estate. These investors are driven by a desire to diversify their wealth, protect generational wealth by investing outside of China and

Report: Miami ranks in top-three best cities for retirees

Miami is the third-best city in the country for retirees, according to a new report from WalletHub. In fact, the top three cities are all in Florida, with Orlando at the top and Tampa in the No. 2 spot. The

New survey shows shift in home types, finishes

As the housing market continues its rebound, trends among builders and buyers are evolving. A key finding from the recent 2017 Builder Practices Survey from Home Innovation shows that the market is seeing a move toward central price points. The survey shows

Fashion houses dip into Miami residential market

Miami’s reputation as a hot fashion city has been growing in recent years, with a number of well-known designers calling it home as well as the 2016 launch of the Miami Fashion Institute at Miami Dade College. But outside of the

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More Americans are searching for homes in Miami, report finds

Miami is known for its steep prices, but that doesn’t stop plenty of Americans from house hunting there. According to Redfin’s recent migration report, Miami ranked eighth out of the country’s biggest metros when it came to largest net inflow

See which grocery store lifts neighborhood home values the most

Trader Joe’s has a significant fan base because of its healthy and budget-friendly variety of food — and it turns out that homebuyers see a higher home value appreciation when they live near one of its locations. A new report

Man’s best roommate? Survey shows dogs influence housing choices

Feeding, cleaning up after, visiting doctors, taking trips to the playground. Yes, dog ownership is much like caring for a child, but it’s still often shrugged off as less of a commitment than parenting a human — some even

Americans growing concerned about potential housing market correction, study finds

A nationwide increase in median home values coupled with low inventory indicates a stronger post-recession market. However, more Americans are becoming wary of this upward trajectory, according to ValueInsured’s recent Modern Homebuyer survey. In fact, a majority of participants believe the

Report: Florida housing market shows steady improvements

In the second quarter of 2017, the Florida housing market had more closed sales, higher median prices and more pending sales, according to Florida Realtors. The median sales price for a single family home in Florida in the second

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