Real Estate

Some housing markets are experiencing a slowdown, with an increasing number of homes languishing on the market without finding buyers. Demand has decreased, resulting in less activity compared to last year. These listings are becoming stale, remaining unsold for at least 30 days without going under contract. Why are Homes Left Unsold The increasing number […]

Owning a home comes with significant expenses that can strain homeowners’ finances. From property taxes to maintenance costs and unexpected repairs, the financial responsibilities of homeownership can be overwhelming for many. Here are housing expenses that are slowly crushing homeowners.  Lawn Care Lawn care can quickly add up to becomes a significant housing expense, especially

Are you thinking of selling your home? If so, hopefully, you live in one of these housing markets. The top seller’s markets in America right now are in the Northeast and Midwest. Kansas is hot right now, with several housing markets in a seller’s market. Some housing markets in upstate New York and California are

Are you thinking of buying a condo in Florida? If so, it’s important to be strategic about where you search for the best condo deals. You need an advantage as a buyer to get the best deals. That’s why, targeting housing markets that are in a buyer’s market is key. I’ve analyzed the most recent

Are you thinking of buying a condo in Florida? If so, you’ll want to read this. There are places in Florida where condo prices are plummeting. In fact, some condo prices have dropped by as much as 75% compared to last year! After analyzing the most recent residential real estate data, I’ve compiled a list

These Florida real estate markets are hot. Believe it or not, condos in these places are selling fast, and some are being sold in as little as one day! I analyzed the March 2024 Florida residential real estate data and came up with a list of places in Florida where condos are selling fast—at lightning

Looking for a house in Florida at a bargain price? One way to find real estate deals is to look for listings with price drops. A large number of active listings with price drops could potentially indicate good deals. I analyzed the latest March 2024 residential real estate data and identified the places in Florida

Many Texas housing markets are on fire right now, with home prices skyrocketing with double digit median home price growth. In fact, some of these metro areas are seeing equity gains upwards of $50,000 in just one year! I analyzed the home prices in major Texas metro areas, comparing median home prices from April 2022

The real estate market in New York is currently on fire, with home prices skyrocketing in almost every metro area, except for one. Upstate New York is currently leading the pack in New York’s housing market, with homeowners raking in double digit median home price growth. I analyzed the home prices in major New York

The housing markets in some parts of the country are incredibly hot right now. Sellers are in the driver’s seat, and homes are being snapped up at a lightning-fast pace. Some of these markets are so hot that homes are selling in as little as 6 days! To make matters worse for buyers, there are

Home prices in California and across the nation are, for the most part, on the rise. However, there are a few metro areas in California where home prices are dropping. With Northern California metro areas leading the pack as the biggest losers in California’s housing market right now, this has raised concerns about a possible

Nationally, home prices are going up, but the Texas housing market is getting hit hard by dropping prices. Some places are seeing double-digit losses. The net loss is quite significant in some metro areas. Where homeowners are losing over $230 per day in equity if they had purchased a home in the first quarter of

Can you afford to buy a house in the most expensive zip code in New York? The jaw-dropping prices of some of the most expensive homes will leave you speechless. It’s no surprise that the luxurious Hamptons, a high-end playground for the wealthy, has the most zip codes on the list. We analyzed the latest

Can you afford to buy a house in the most expensive zip code in Florida? The jaw-dropping prices of some of these luxurious homes will leave you speechless. To compile this list, we analyzed the latest housing market data from March 2024. Here is the list of the most expensive zip codes in Florida.  Most

Home prices in the country are going up. The latest housing data reveals that the median home price in the US has increased by 1.91%. However, there are housing markets across the US that are currently outperforming the national average. These are the real winners of the US housing market right now. To identify these

Nationally, home prices are going up. However, there are a few metro areas in the US where home prices are dropping. To identify these areas, we conducted an analysis of home prices in the major metro areas of the US. Our analysis compared home prices from April 2022 to March 2023 with those from April

Many metro areas in Florida are experiencing a decline in condo prices due to the rise of homeowners association fees, homeowner’s insurance, and the difficulty in securing a condo mortgage. However, there are places in Florida that buck this trend and are seeing a double-digit increase in condo prices. These lucky homeowners are earning as

Condo prices in many Florida metro areas have been on a downward trend. Some places are seeing double-digit losses when you compare the median condo price in the first quarter of 2023 to that of the first quarter of 2024. The net loss is quite significant that some homeowners are losing almost $150 per day

Whether you’re in the market to buy a home or you’re already a homeowner, you need to read this so you don’t fall for real estate scams that can drain your savings or worse, leave you homeless. Unfortunately, real estate scams are becoming increasingly common. Based on Realtor data, one in four consumers report being

Want to know how long it takes for home prices to double in the United States? While the national average is around 10 years, many major metro areas have witnessed an impressive surge in home prices. Some metro areas have doubled in as little as 7 years with the major Florida metros taking the lead.

Florida home prices have surged over the years! In fact, many places in Florida have seen home prices double in as little as 5 years! Making it less and less affordable to buy a house in the Sunshine State. So, is it too late to get a good price on a house in Florida? Not

Want to know how long it takes for home prices in Florida to double? Do you want to know which metro areas in Florida have witnessed the fastest doubling of home prices in just five years? While the national average is around 10 years, most of Florida’s housing market is in hyperdrive, where home prices

Are you planning to move to Florida? Before you make that big decision, here are 9 reasons why some people regret moving to Florida. These insights might just save you from making a mistake that you’ll end up regretting. Reasons Why People Regret Moving to Florida 1. Reality Is Not What They Imagined Some people

Curious to know what the most expensive homes are in Florida? We looked through the latest home sales to bring you the most expensive homes sold in March 2024. Most Expensive Homes in Florida 1. Penthouse in Surfside, FL This penthouse condo at Surfside, FL is the most expensive home sold in Florida in March

Are you wondering where in Florida are homes are getting more expensive? According to the latest report by Redfin, based on last month’s housing market data, there are ten places in Florida where home prices are on the rise, with one area experiencing a whopping 111.2% increase. Most of these places are located in South

Are you wondering where the hottest real estate markets are in Florida? According to the latest report by Redfin, there are ten cities in Florida that are heating up and have a competitive housing market. Many of these cities are located in Central Florida near Tampa or Orlando. These are the most competitive real estate

Curious to know where rent is rising in Florida? Below, we looked at rental prices in the major metro areas and compared them year over year and month over month to see where rent is going up. The rental data is as of March 25, 2024. Places in Florida with the Biggest Increase in Rent

Are you wondering how rental prices are doing in Florida? Below, we looked at rental prices in the major metro areas and compared them year over year and month over month to see where rent is dropping the most. The rental data is as of March 25, 2024. Places in Florida with the Biggest Month-over-Month

America is in a seller’s market right now with many places having tight inventory and high buyer’s demand. Are you wondering whether it’s a good time to buy a house right now? We took a look at the months of supply of homes – a common metric used by real estate agents to assess whether

Are you thinking of selling your home in Florida? Unsure if it’s the right time to sell? One way to tell is to look at the months of supply data. This is a widely used real estate metric that agents rely on to gauge if an area is a seller’s or buyer’s market. Currently, the

Curious to know where homes are selling the fastest in America right now? It takes an average of 48 days to sell a house in the United States, but many places are selling homes much quicker than that. To find out where homes are selling the fastest, we have analyzed the February 2024 home sales

Are you wondering if it’s a good time to buy a house in Florida right now? One way to tell is by understanding whether Florida is in a buyer’s market or a seller’s market. To help make an informed decision, we can look at the months of supply of homes – a common metric used

Ever wondered where you can find the best real estate deals in Florida? One way to do it is to look for places where a significant number of active listings have price drops. We’ve analyzed January 2024 data from Redfin, to uncover places where home prices are dropping. Knowing where prices are dropping is key

Connecticut’s real estate market is going strong with bidding wars and homes selling over the asking price. We even found some Connecticut towns where homes are selling at almost 20% over the asking price! Some homes are selling within just four days of being listed! We’ve analyzed the January 2024 home sales data in Connecticut,

Looking for the hottest real estate markets in the US? The real estate market is strong in many metro areas across the United States where homes are being sold for more than their listed price. We’ve done the research for you, and we’ve found some metro areas in the US where homes are selling as

Are you on the lookout for the hottest real estate markets in Florida where homes are selling like hotcakes above the asking price? We’ve done the research for you and found some Florida towns where homes are selling at a whopping 44% over the asking price! Some homes are even selling within just three days

Looking for hot markets in New York where homes are selling above the asking price? There are many places in New York State where homes are selling over asking price- one town at a whopping 34% over asking price! Some homes are even selling within 5 days of being listed! These markets are so hot

Florida’s real estate market is slowing down, but there are still some areas where homes are selling faster than the state average. While it’s taking around 59 days to sell a house in Florida, in Gainesville, it’s only taking 39 days, which is an impressive 20 days faster than the state average.   Below is

It’s taking longer to sell a house in Florida now. Key West leads the pack where it is taking homeowners 91 days to sell a house. Compare that to the state average where it only takes 59 days to sell a house in Florida. Below is a list of the places in Florida where homes

Homeowners are now choosing to stay in their homes for longer periods of time, resulting in a significant increase in the average duration of homeownership in the US. Today, homeowners are spending an average of 11.9 years in their homes, which is an increase of 6.5 years compared to 20 years ago. This trend is

For the most part, condominium prices in Florida are falling. However, there are places in Florida where condo prices are bucking the trend and rising. Below is a list of the places in Florida where condo prices are rising the most. To provide this information, we analyzed the most recent metro sales data and compared

Condominium prices in Florida are falling, unlike most places in the US where home prices are on the rise. Below, we will discuss the reasons why condo prices in Florida have been dropping, and also list the places in Florida where condo prices are dropping the most. To provide this information, we analyzed the most

Where in New York are home prices dropping fast? How are home prices holding up in New York City and the surrounding suburbs? We looked at the most recent county-by-county sales data and compared it monthly to see where home prices are dropping and rising the most in New York. We used home sales data

Where in Connecticut are home prices dropping fast? We looked at the most recent town-by-town home sales data and compared it month over month to see where home prices are dropping. Towns in Connecticut Where Home Prices are Dropping Below is a list of 37 towns in Connecticut where home prices are falling. We compared

Are you on a budget and planning to move near Orlando? But you are worried you will end up in a place that is unsafe. We have compiled a list of the best places to live near Orlando that is both safe and affordable, based on data from Neighborhood Scout, Best Places, and Zillow, which

Looking for the best Florida East Coast beach town to retire in but worried about ending up in an unsafe area? Don’t worry! We’ve poured over the data from Neighborhood Scout, Best Places, and Zillow to create a list of the safest and most affordable Florida beach towns to live in. Our list focuses on

Are you planning to move to Florida and hoping to settle in a beach town that is both affordable and safe? If so, you might want to consider the Gulf Coast of Florida, which is renowned for its pristine, powdery beaches and tranquil waters. We have compiled a list of the best beach towns to

Are you on a tight retirement budget? Looking for an affordable place to retire in Florida but you’re worried that you’ll end up living in a town that’s not safe? We’ve compiled a list of the best towns to retire in Florida based on crime rate data from Neighborhood Scout as well as median rent

Are you looking for places to retire with perfect weather? For most people, when they picture retirement, they want to live in a place with no harsh winters. We have analyzed a study by WalletHub and annual weather data to create a list of the best places in America to retire with mild weather. Some

Millennials are struggling to buy a house in America. Homeownership is a significant goal for young adults. 60% of Gen Z and 58% of Millennial survey respondents believe that owning a home is more important now than during their parent’s generation, compared to only 26% of Baby Boomers. However, despite their aspirations, Millennials (aged 28-45)

As a real estate broker, I often see home sellers waiting for spring before listing their homes for sale. However, there are many advantages to selling your home in the winter. Here are some reasons why winter is a good time to sell your house. Check out: 7 Best States to Retire Why Winter is

When it comes to retirement, the East Coast offers a diverse range of options from beach towns to city-living. We have compiled a list of the best places to retire in the East Coast, based on a study by WalletHub. The list does not include Florida cities, we have a separate list of the best

Florida has always been an attractive destination for retirees due to its warm weather and beautiful beaches. We have compiled a list of the best places to retire in Florida, based on a study by WalletHub and the median home prices in the area. The 12 Best Cities to Retire in America Best Cities to

Are you planning to retire? Trying to decide where to retire? Choosing the perfect place to retire is an exciting decision that involves considering factors like climate, affordability, cultural amenities, access to healthcare and quality of life. We based our rankings on a study done by WalletHub to determine the best cities to retire in

Are you thinking of retirement? Curious to know which states to avoid? When it comes to retirement, you want a place that is affordable with good healthcare and good quality of life. WalletHub ranked every state for its retirement-friendliness based on financial factors like tax rates, cost of living and access to quality healthcare. These

Are you looking for the best place to retire? We looked at a study by WalletHub that compared the retirement friendliness of different states- taking into consideration financial factors such as tax rates and cost of living, as well as access to quality medical care. Below, you will find the best states to retire. 11

Florida is a magnet for newcomers with its sunshine and beautiful beaches. Year after year, it consistently ranks as one of the most popular states where people are moving to. But where are they moving to in Florida? According to Redfin, here are the top four Florida cities that people are moving to. You won’t

For the most part, home prices in Florida have stayed stable with a modest increase of 5% versus previous year. However, according to Redfin, there are some places in Florida where home prices are surging, increasing as much as 140% versus previous year! Below are the places in Florida where home prices are rising the

Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of New York City? Do you crave a change of pace and scenery? You’re not alone! New Yorkers are flocking to new destinations. According to Redfin, in the fourth quarter of 2023, 29% of New York homebuyers searched to move out of New York. Here are the top

Connecticut is home to some of the wealthiest people in America. There are a lot of affluent Connecticut lake towns, most of which are located on Candlewood Lake. But we’re not just talking about any ordinary lake towns here. Many of these rich Candlewood Lake towns are actually private communities with exclusive amenities for their residents.

Home prices in the U.S. have been soaring for the past year, reaching record highs in many markets. However, not all metro areas are experiencing the same level of growth. Some are seeing a slowdown or even a decline in home prices, according to the latest data from Redfin. Here are the top 10 U.S.

If you are thinking about buying a house in Connecticut, you might be wondering if the timing is right. One way to find out if it’s a good time to buy a house is to look at the type of market we are in: a buyer’s market or a seller’s market. A buyer’s market is

If you are thinking of buying a house in New York, you might be wondering if the timing is right. The real estate market in New York seems to be slowing down, but finding a house is still challenging. How do you know if it’s a good time to buy a house in New York,

Are you thinking of selling your house? Are you wondering how long it takes to sell a house in Florida?  How Long Does it Take to Sell a House in Florida? It takes an average of 46 days to sell a house in Florida.  It Takes Longer to Sell a House in Florida in the

Get ready to be swept off your feet by the most expensive Manhattan home sold in December 2023. A stunning One57 penthouse with sweeping views of Central Park was sold for a staggering $30,535,000 million or $4,893 per square ft. It was listed by Noble Black with Douglas Elliman, making it the most expensive Manhattan

In December, the most expensive home sold in New Jersey was a stunning waterfront property in Avalon, NJ. The home, located at 310 70th St, Avalon, NJ was sold for $9,850,000 by Stephan Frame of Diller & Fisher Realtors.  New Jersey Real Estate: Sold Statistics New Jersey Real Estate: 310 70th Street, Avalon, NJ This

Get ready to be swept off your feet by the most expensive home sold in December 2023 in Saddle River, NJ. A stunning manor-style estate in Saddle River, NJ, sold for $4,450,000 by Joshua Baris with Coldwell Banker. Making it the most expensive home sale in all of home Bergen County in December 2023. Saddle

This stunning eight-bedroom home in New Canaan, Connecticut, has set a new record for the most expensive property sold in December 2023. The estate, located at 488 West Road, was sold by Robert Blosio of William Pitt Sotheby’s for $7.55 Million. New Canaan Real Estate: Sold Statistics New Canaan Real Estate: 488 West Road, New

Recently sold on October 17, 2023, for $2,475,000, 25 Brams Hill Dr, Mahwah, NJ, listed by Margaret Gregorek of Christie’s International Real Estate. Bergen County Real Estate: 25 Brams Hill Dr, Mahwah, NJ Mahwah Real Estate This expansive estate, nestled within Mahwah, boasts an impressive expanse of 10,000 square feet set upon 2.72 acres of

The recently sold Hamptons estate at 48 Forest Road, Sag Harbor, NY, sold for an impressive $14 million by Hedgerow Exclusive Properties on October 20, 2023. Hamptons Real Estate: 48 Forest Road, Sag Harbor, NY Sag Harbor Real Estate This 3,200-square-foot home sits majestically on the eastern shores of North Haven, boasting breathtaking views of

Are you thinking of moving to the New York suburbs? Before making the move, there are some things you need to know. Having made the move out of NYC to the suburbs myself, I’ve gained firsthand experience and encountered some surprises I wish someone had told me about the NY suburbs. In this article, I’ll

In an era where remote work is gaining momentum and geographical boundaries seem more fluid than ever, a growing number of cities and regions in the United States are rolling out the welcome mat in a unique way—by offering monetary incentives as high as $19,000 to attract new residents.  From $10,000 cash incentives to other

In the dynamic New Jersey real estate market, things are moving faster than ever. According to the latest residential sales data, homes in NJ now take just 31 days to sell, which is 5 days quicker than last year.  We’ve sifted through the latest NJ real estate market data to compile a list of 61

New York Real estate dynamics are ever-changing, and Westchester County is no exception. Based on Westchester County residential sales data for August 2023, Lewisboro has emerged as the town in Westchester County where homes are selling the fastest.  It took a remarkably short 12-day to sell a home in Lewisboro. Compared to the broader Westchester

The New York real estate market is HOT. Homes are selling as fast as 6 days in several towns.  We took the latest housing market data. In August 2023, it took 31 days to sell a house in New York state. That is the same as 2022, the real estate market in New York state

Miami’s high property prices can be a barrier for those wanting to live near the beach.  If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option without sacrificing the beach experience, there are affordable beach towns near Miami.  Within a 1.5-hour drive of Miami, and often much closer, there are beach towns near Miami that are more

Chicago is famous for its skyscrapers, pizzas, and city life. But do you know there are Chicago suburbs that are lake towns with sandy beaches? We are not talking about the super rich Chicago suburbs, these are the affordable Chicago beach towns with median home prices between $169,000 and $389,000. These beach towns are on