Orange County commissioners discuss need for more housing
The Orange County Commission met Tuesday to continue the discussion on the proposed housing plan.
Here's how much you need to make to buy a home in these popular Florida cities
The typical homebuyer now needs to make $107,000 annually to afford the "typical" U.S. home according to a new report by Redfin.
How will rising interest rates impact housing market in 2023? Experts weigh in
Even though home sales have decreased as mortgage rates have surged, experts say prices are still holding steady and even rising in many parts of the U.S.
Rent stabilization to Orange County residents unlikely to happen after court decision
Orange County residents will not see any rent control measures just yet, but activists say the fight isn't over yet.
Rent control measure shouldn't appear on ballot: Orange County
Less than two weeks before Election Day, a divided appeals court has rejected an Orange County ballot measure aimed at imposing rent controls.
Florida home insurance premiums skyrocketing due to Hurricane Ian, inflation, lawsuits
Several factors like Hurricane Ian, lawsuits, and inflation are causing Florida home insurance premiums to skyrocket.
Orlando apartment complex to pay over $260k for alleged discrimination
An Orlando apartment complex has been ordered to pay $265,000 to resolve allegations that they discriminated against families with children in violation of the Fair Housing Act, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday.
These are the top 10 U.S. cities with the biggest homes
A new housing report finds that cities with stable job markets and a low cost of living factor into homebuyers' demand for bigger homes.
3 Florida cities ranked best area to own vacation rental in 2022
Ever thought about renting out your spare room, guest house or even an entire home on rental marketplaces like Airbnb for extra cash? Studies show that short-term rental hosts can make an average of over $44,000 per year, according to market analysis firm AllTheRooms.
Certain California, Florida, Arizona housing markets most susceptible to downturn in a recession
Places where people have high debt compared to income and home equity are vulnerable.
Mortgage company owned by Warren Buffet discriminated against Black homebuyers, DOJ says
The Justice Department alleges that employees of the company made racist comments about making loans to Black homebuyers, calling some neighborhoods “ghettos.”
Average home price in Florida rises to over $400,000, report says
How much does it cost to own a home in Florida? Over $400,000.
Lawmakers pushing to add affordable housing to special session agenda for Florida Legislature
As the nation’s lawmakers focus on surging gas prices, officials in Florida say people need more affordable housing options. Rent prices across the state are up more than 20% over last year.
Rental crisis forces Florida nonprofit to expand due to increase in homelessness
Matthew’s Hope in Winter Garden says since the pandemic, they saw a 500% jump in the number of people using their services. Then it all leveled off. Now it’s skyrocketing again all because of the rental crisis.
Meet Palm Gardens: Florida developer wants to turn Ambassador Hotel into affordable housing
Developer Mark Vengroff has a plan for what is now Orlando's Ambassador Hotel on Colonial Drive; he hopes to transform the hotel into rent-controlled apartments – mostly studios with rent starting around $750 a month, utilities included.
Lawsuit settled after Oklahoma woman, daughter allegedly denied housing due to race
The U.S. Department of Justice said a Black mother and daughter were denied housing in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, due to their race.
US seeks to prevent public housing evictions with new HUD rule
Public housing tenants cannot be evicted for nonpayment without 30 days' notice and information about federal emergency rental assistance under a new HUD rule.
Number of tenants behind on rent doubled during COVID-19 pandemic
The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.
Sales of new US homes fell 5.9% in April in wake of soaring house prices in March
Sales of new homes fell a bigger-than-expected 5.9% in April, a drop that analysts blamed in part on soaring home prices.
San Francisco apartment rent cost dives 31%, most in nation: report
Two fellow Bay Area counties are included among those with the sharpest drop in rents.