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About 1 in 6 Americans fall into the Sandwich Generation – taking care of children and parents at the same time. Many receive financial help to afford a home.
Renters occupy about 15.9 million single-family homes, and corporate landlords own about 3% of them. Many are concentrated in states that include Florida.
A new survey by The Harris Poll found nearly 90% of homeowners agree that a better-organized home would make them happier.
The National Low Income Housing Coalition said Florida’s minimum wage workers currently need to work nearly 100 hours a week to afford a one-bedroom.
Some consumers mistakenly believe that leaving a small balance on a credit card is better than paying it off each month.
Three property insurance companies have been approved for rate decreases. Six others have filed for decreases in 2024.
HousingWire’s 2024 Women of Influence award recognizes women nationwide who have made an impact on the housing and real estate industry.
Banks are selling a small portion of the roughly $2.5 trillion in commercial real estate loans as high interest rates and low occupancy take hold.
Mortgage rates may continue to gradually decline in July on falling inflation. But even if rates fall, it doesn't mean homes will become affordable for everyone.
The Lakeland-Winter Haven area had the largest numeric gain in the population ages 0-14. Other parts of Florida have the fastest-growing working-age population in the nation.