Mortgage Rates Officially at 6 Week Highs

Mortgage rates rose somewhat sharply yesterday to match the highest level since March 27th. They're just a hair higher today, thus officially at 6-week highs.  Whereas yesterday's Consumer Price Index (CPI) didn't have an obviously negative impact on rates, today's Producer Price Index (PPI) di

Child care costs add pressure for Florida buyers

A Realtor.com report found child care costs are adding to affordability challenges for families already weighing home prices, rents, insurance and other expenses.

Study: Buying may outpace renting in Florida

A 10-year rent-vs.-buy analysis found projected homeowner equity topped renter investment returns in five Florida markets, led by Miami.

Florida’s aging homeowners may not ease inventory shortage

Florida leads the nation in 65-plus households, but NAHB says the “silver tsunami” alone won’t solve tight housing inventory.