Home Prices

Report: April Home Prices Posted Strongest Monthly Gain in Nearly Two Years

U.S. home prices rose 0.32% in April, marking the strongest monthly gain in nearly two years and a 3.9% annualized rate. Annual growth accelerated to 0.9%. Ninety percent of markets saw price increases, led by the Northeast, while declines were in the South and West. First-time homebuyers made up over half of purchase loans in March. Q1 refinance lending hit a four-year high, and purchase loans closed at...

Good news for homebuyers – sellers are beginning to cut prices

Home prices have continued to rise despite slowing sales, but recent trends indicate a shift in favor of buyers. Realtor.com's February report shows that 16.8% of listed homes had price reductions, up from 14.6% a year prior. Newly listed homes increased by 4.2%, the highest February activity since 2021. The median home listing price fell to $412,000, partly due to more smaller homes being listed....

Fla. Housing Market Levels as Construction Grows

A University of Florida report indicates that while Florida home prices and rents have stabilized, there remains a significant shortage of affordable housing, particularly for the workforce and seniors. The median single-family home price was $411,600, with rents averaging $1,555. Despite increased construction, many Floridians face cost burdens, spending a large portion of their income on housing. In...

Home prices are up again in Miami, but where are the buyers? Condos are an issue

Home sales in Miami-Dade and Broward decreased in May compared to last year, with condo transactions dropping significantly due to inventory issues. Single-family home sales in Miami-Dade increased by 6%, while Broward saw a 0.2% decline. Median home prices in both counties rose, with Miami-Dade at $650,000 and Broward at $625,000. Sellers are holding onto high prices from previous years, while buyers...