U.S. and Cuba exchange prisoners in a small step towards larger change. In what pundits are hailing as a landmark move towards improving U.S.-Cuba relations, top representatives from the two nations will soon start talks on how they can

We all want to think that an explosion is pending in Millennial homeownership, but the numbers to justify that are hardly cooperating. The last few months, we’ve reported consistently that the big problem facing housing (as well as the

The headlines have been merciless regarding the latest new construction report, but was it truly that bad? We’ve seen the headlines too, and on the surface, they’re not pretty – per the latest numbers from the Census Bureau, housing

Everyone knows that mortgages and rents have ran in opposing directions, but the numbers are still jaw-dropping. For some time, we’ve been hearing two independent narratives in housing: one, that mortgage rates and payments were at an all-time low;

What should you know about home sellers, heading into the 2015 housing market? Our last few stories on NAR’s 2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers has focused on the buyer-side of the equation, but now we’re finally taking

Google announces intentions to begin labeling websites as “mobile-friendly.” By the end of 2014, eMarketer predicts that upwards of 4.55 billion people will own a mobile phone, and 1.75 billion of those will be smartphones. Ostensibly, that means by

New cash sales report says more of the same – we’re staying consistent. In September, cash sales increased slightly despite the autumnal slump, but remain at relatively low levels, according to a new report from CoreLogic. In recent months,

Miami is home to one of the nation’s most active and sought after condominium markets, offering spectacular oceanfront views and immediate access to the city’s infamous blend of international cultures. In late November, Krystal Tower, Miami’s newest upscale condo

With Fannie and Freddie’s new mortgage rules coming into effect, the industry questions the impact they’ll truly have. Earlier this month, new lending guidelines previously announced by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac came into effect, and now the industry

It looks like Naples, Fla. will soon be enjoying the resources and talent of a award-winning national homebuilder, as Ashton Woods Homes announced earlier today it had purchased lots and plans to build a number of single-family homes in

What’s the deal with asking prices in our metro area? Asking prices in the Miami area remained positive in November, though they seem to be showing signs of slowing down, according to the newly released Price Monitor from Trulia. Per Trulia’s

Ivan Ramirez, owner of Crescendo Real Estate, and his team of associates have joined S2 Development and its joint venture partner BHLK Investments to assist The Real Estate Club in selling out the O Residences. Not only familiar with

The latest government jobs report was highly encouraging for the economy – and, as a result, for the housing market. Good news alert! The government’s latest jobs report came out last week, and it was a very encouraging one

Foreclosures are being completed at dramatic rates…and why that might not be so good. The newest foreclosure report from CoreLogic highlights the nation’s continued efforts to push through new and long pending foreclosures, but the robust pace of completion

Hector Rabellino has joined Astor Real Estate Group as a sales associate. With more than 15 years of experience in sales and marketing, Rabellino has a long record of successfully guiding local, national and multi-national clients with their real

Construction spending rises and falls throughout the country, helping and hindering markets struggling to refill dwindling inventories. Construction spending was up this past October, according to recently released figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. The increases, which amount to