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The U.S. median existing-home sales price advanced 4.8% from January 2024 to $396,900, the 19th consecutive month of year-over-year price increases, NAR said.
AI tools can speed up and automate data collection, review demographic trends and reduce the potential for human error in real estate market analyses.
A week earlier, the state’s insurer of last resort had 942,810 policies. Citizens’ policies are expected to decrease soon due to more depopulation efforts.
The state had an 8% increase in million-dollar earners from 2021 to 2022, reaching 77,670, according to the IRS. But nationwide, that number dropped by 2%.
NAHB: In 4Q 2024, a family earning the nation’s median income of $97,800 needed 38% of its income to cover the mortgage payment on a median-priced new home.
AI is being used in all aspects of real estate, from staging and valuations to appraisals and fraud detection, promising billions in value for the industry.
Overall housing starts decreased 9.8% in January, which is 1.8% lower than a year ago. Multifamily decreased 13.5%.
Redfin reports 3.7 months of supply in January, the most in six years. Florida ranks high for buyers, with six of the top 10 metros for inventory.
Healthy homes are designed and constructed to improve indoor air quality, reduce allergens and be more energy efficient.
Florida led the nation in cash home sales in 2024, with West Palm Beach topping the list. However, the share fell across major Florida metros.