Sunshine State Survey from the University of South Florida asked respondents to judge the livability of their own neighborhood and what would deter someone from moving in. It also asked them to predict what the neighborhood will be like in five years, according to Susan A. MacManus, project director.

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Orlando and Tampa are among the large U.S. markets least likely to see home prices fall in the next two years, according to a report from Arch Mortgage Insurance.

The report finds that home prices have only a 2 percent chance of falling in Orlando and Tampa over the ...

U.S. housing markets are expected to remain healthy through at least the end of 2018, with no housing bubble in sight and no projection of home prices falling, according to the Fall 2017 edition of The Housing and Mortgage Market Review (HaMMR), released by Arch Mortgage Insurance Company.

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 Real estate observers say that house flipping, which declined after the financial crisis in 2008, is on the rise again, thanks to low interest rates and rising home prices.

Last year, 5.7 percent of all home sales were flips, the highest level since 2006, according to Attom Data Solutions ...

 It could be the deal of a lifetime or your client's worst nightmare. But just because a house has been condemned doesn't mean it can't be a fit for buyers who don't mind a little risk.

First off, it's important to understand the definition: A ...

Décor choices can have a big impact on a home's appearance, making it seem bigger or smaller. Professional home stagers chime in with some tips on how to show off square footage, even when space is tight.

• Remove heavy drapes
  Leave windows bare or hang sheer linen curtains. The ...

Question: I enclosed my condominium lanai five years ago. The enclosure was damaged by hurricane Irma and my neighbors are telling me that the condominium association is responsible to repair/replace the enclosure. Who is responsible? –B. D., Treasure Coast

Answer: This is a very good question and requires some ...

The pricing gap that has emerged in the commercial real estate market is shouldering much of the blame for slowing transaction volume. How that gap is resolved – and how long it takes to narrow – is a top concern for investors still sitting on a lot of dry powder ...

Question: I am an 86-year-old widow. I own a townhouse with stairs, which are becoming difficult. I must dip into savings to pay taxes and insurance. I might need those savings for a nursing home some day. I'm thinking of selling and buying a less-expensive condo with costs I ...