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恭喜發財. Wishing you prosperity. Lunar New Year, is the most important celebration observed in China, with cultural and historic significance.The New Year celebration is centered around removing the bad and the old, and welcoming the new and the good. Traditional activities include reunion dinner, cleaning houses, visiting family members, setting off...
Florida voters approved $1.9B in local tax increases and $1B in bonds in 2024. Voters approved 31 tax hikes and 18 bond issues, with 89% of measures passing....
Florida property taxes have surged nearly 60% in the last five years, frustrating many homeowners. Over 66% of Florida voters approved Amendment 5 to increase the homestead exemption tied to inflation....
The housing affordability crisis in South Florida continues to worsen as a new law allows individuals to sue local governments for not enforcing a ban on public sleeping. This law increases the risk of municipalities facing lawsuits if they do not arrest or remove homeless individuals. Experts express concern that this could lead to a surge in arrests of homeless people to avoid costly legal...
La tasa promedio de una hipoteca a 30 años ha subido al 6.91%. En Florida, el precio medio de una casa es de $432,425, requiriendo un pago inicial del 20% de $86,485, resultando en pagos mensuales de $2,281. Con un pago inicial del 10%, el costo inicial es de $43,243, llevando a pagos mensuales de $2,566. Estos pagos excluyen impuestos y seguro. A pesar del reciente aumento de la tasa, los pagos...
Homebuyers in 2025 will face high mortgage rates and slow home price increases, offering limited relief. Home prices will continue to rise slowly, with ↑ 4.4% increase forecast for 2025....
Mortgage rates remain above 6%, with slight home price growth and low supply continuing to pressure affordability. Existing home sales expected to recover slightly from multi-decade lows due to limited inventory and affordability barriers....
Whether 2025 is a good time to buy a house depends on personal circumstances, local market conditions, and risk tolerance. While optimism exists due to expected lower mortgage rates, many still feel it's not the right time to buy. Key trends indicate that 42% expect mortgage rates to decline, but 38% anticipate rising home prices. The market will remain competitive, especially for first-time buyers....
The US office Real Estate market is expected to recover in 2025, fueled by economic growth. Strong economic activity, low unemployment, and higher wages are boosting demand for office space in 2025....