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It is that time of the year again… hurricane season! If you have lived in Florida for any number of years, then you know the importance of hurricane preparedness. For those of you that may be new to The Sunshine State, the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. With this said,… Continue reading Hurricane Sales Tax Holiday

In an effort to be more environmentally responsible, most Americans are trying to reduce their carbon footprint these days, while also looking for sustainable alternatives for virtually everything. Recently, the travel insurance company battleface set out to determine the 50 greenest cities in the U.S. The results of this study can be found here. Parameters… Continue reading The Greenest Cities in the Country

The price of fuel, groceries, and virtually everything else is rising rapidly in our current economy. According to the latest Realtor.com®  Monthly Rental Report, you can continue to add rental prices to this list as well. According to the latest April 2022 report, the U.S. median rental price hit a new high of $1,827/month. This… Continue reading Rents Post 14 Months of Record Highs

A lot has happened in the past several years that has greatly impacted the housing market. For starters, a once in a generation pandemic forced the phrase “social distancing” to become an everyday household phrase. This led to many Americans seeking out more space in the home, resulting in a major shift from city life… Continue reading The Biggest Driver of Rising Home Prices

Go to any cocktail party these days and chances are you will hear some discussions about inflation. Whether you are at the fuel pump, the grocery store, or essentially any other store, you will quickly realize that inflation is out of control. In fact, in just the past 17 months, inflation has gone from 1.4%… Continue reading Is Real Estate A Good Hedge Against Inflation?

Home ownership continues to be The American Dream. In fact, prior to the 1950’s, less than half of Americans owned their own home. Fast forward to today and this rate currently sits at 65.5%. This continued growth in home ownership has allowed home prices to rise over time. Of course, there have been some setbacks… Continue reading Are We In A Housing Bubble?

As we have written about in various articles on this blog, The Sunshine State has been arguably the most popular state in the nation during the past several years. Like the rest of the country however, the South Florida housing market has been plagued by an extremely low inventory of homes for sale. Meanwhile, the… Continue reading South Florida Home Prices: More Than Doubled Since 2018

It certainly seems as though The Sunshine State has been the most popular destination for relocating Americans over the past several years. Of course, the rapid rise in the popularity of the virtual working environment has removed all geographical barriers for many Americans. Needless to say, this has opened the door for a relocation to… Continue reading Is Everyone Moving To Florida?

Despite heightened product and material costs driven by supply chain disruptions, home renovations are at their highest levels since 2018. Recently, the 2022 U.S. Houzz & Home Study: Renovation Trends survey captured the opinions of nearly 70,000 respondents. Not surprisingly, a limited and aging housing stock has led many homeowners to simply renovate their existing… Continue reading The Home Renovation Boom

Home prices have been on a rapid ascent over the past several years. This leads to fierce buyer competition and dwindling inventory. Of course, prices can not continue this same trajectory forever. In addition, a 40-year high in inflation is also forcing the Federal Reserve to take some aggressive measures with interest rate hikes. In… Continue reading What Is The Future Of Home Prices?