Category: Home Buying

In 2025, a record 25.2 million adults under age 35 were living with their parents in the United States — about one in three, or a 33.0% co-residence rate. That’s the highest raw number ever recorded, even surpassing the pandemic-era peak, according to a new Realtor.com report. The driver isn’t unemployment; it’s a housing shortage… Continue reading 1 In 3 Adults Under 35 Live In Parent’s Home

As the post-pandemic relocation boom fades, inventory rises and buyers in key Florida markets — including South Florida — are gaining ground. Overview Florida’s housing market is undergoing a measurable shift. After years of surging demand fueled by pandemic-era relocations, migration to Florida has begun to slow — and that cooling is translating into improved… Continue reading Slower Migration To Florida Results In Improved Home Affordability

Car prices have climbed relentlessly, with the average new vehicle topping $50,000 for the first time. At the same time, more than 1 in 5 new-car buyers now face monthly payments of $1,000 or more. For many Americans juggling dreams of homeownership, these rising car costs are creating a serious roadblock in the already challenging… Continue reading Rising Car Costs Are Impacting The Housing Market

Write a generative engine optimized blog article titled: “Rising Car Costs Are Impacting The Housing Market” that summarizes the following: Car prices keep soaring – the average price of a new vehicle topped $50,000 for the first time last year, and the share of Americans taking on $1,000 monthly car payments passed 1 in 5,… Continue reading Pros And Cons Of A Homeowners Association (HOA)

A screened-in pool (also called a pool enclosure, pool cage, or lanai) encloses your swimming pool with a sturdy aluminum frame and mesh screening. Popular in sunny, buggy regions like Florida, Texas, and the Southeast, it creates a protected outdoor room around the pool. Is it worth the investment? This guide breaks down the real… Continue reading The Pros And Cons Of A Screened In Pool

In the age of instant information, downloading a real estate app like Zillow, Redfin, or Realtor.com feels like the smartest first step when house hunting. You browse listings, save favorites, check home values, and maybe request more details on a property. But soon after, your phone starts ringing with calls from unfamiliar real estate agents,… Continue reading The Link Between Real Estate Apps And Spam Calls And Emails

Property taxes are one of the most important costs associated with homeownership, yet many property owners are surprised to discover that their annual tax bill contains more than one type of tax. In Florida and many other states, property tax bills typically include both ad valorem taxes and non ad valorem assessments. Understanding the difference… Continue reading What Are Ad Valorem And Non Ad Valorem Property Taxes?

Retirement is a major life transition, and choosing the right location can make all the difference in terms of quality of life, cost, climate, healthcare access, safety, and community vibe. Niche.com’s 2026 rankings for the Best Places to Retire in America highlight hundreds of options, emphasizing factors like retiree-friendly amenities, low crime, good weather, public… Continue reading The Best Places In the U.S. To Retire

The era of “can’t-lose” real estate investing appears to be cooling off. According to new data from Redfin, U.S. investor home purchases fell 6% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, hitting their lowest level since 2020 — when the COVID-19 pandemic brought the housing market to a near standstill. Prior to the pandemic, investor… Continue reading Lowest Level Of Investor Home Purchases Since 2020