Self-Employed and Can’t Get a Mortgage? The Loan Type May Be the Problem

Many self-employed borrowers who are told they do not qualify for a mortgage are not actually unqualified. They are applying through a loan type that measures income in a way that works against them. …

DRC approves Kelly Park revision, seeks changes to warehouse and car wash plans

Apopka’s Development Review Committee approved a revised construction site plan for Crossroads at Kelly Park Phase 3B during its Oct. 21 meeting. Applicants for a Hogshead Road warehouse and Lux Car Wash agreed to address remaining city comments before resubmitting their plans.

City Commission to discuss legal representation, impact fees and 55-home development

The Apopka City Commission will discuss attorney representation and impact fees Wednesday before considering a 55-home development and three annexation ordinances. The October 21 meetings begin at 5 pm and 6 pm at City Hall, with public comment opportunities and a livestream.

Apopka’s Development Review Committee will consider a Hogshead Road warehouse, Lux Car Wash construction plans and revisions to Crossroads at Kelly Park Phase 3B on Oct. 21

Warehouse, car wash and Kelly Park revisions head to DRC

A proposed 30,000-square-foot warehouse, the first phase of Lux Car Wash and revised plans for Crossroads at Kelly Park Phase 3B are on Apopka’s Wednesday development review agenda. The committee meets at 9 a.m. Oct. 21 in the City Hall Commission Chambers.

A seat at the table: Apopka seeks Planning Commission applicants after chairman’s resignation

Apopka is accepting applications for a vacant Planning Commission seat following former Chairman William Gusler’s June resignation amid disagreements over the board’s role in managing growth. City residents interested in helping review development proposals and guide land-use policy have until November 6 to apply.

Florida home sales edge higher in third quarter, but September brings a slowdown

Florida’s housing market posted modest sales gains in the third quarter of 2026, with existing single-family home sales rising 0.2% and condo-townhouse sales increasing 3.1% from a year earlier. However, September sales declined in both categories as higher mortgage rates weighed on market momentum.

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Housing Is the Largest Asset Most Americans Own. It’s Also the Only One They Don’t Diversify.

Stock portfolios get diversified. Bond holdings get diversified. Even alternative investments get spread across categories and geographies. But the single largest asset on most American household …

A Seller’s Strongest Negotiating Position in Fairfield County, CT Starts Before the First Showing

The Fairfield County, Connecticut housing market heading into fall 2026 doesn’t fit neatly into a single headline. Some homes are drawing multiple offers above asking. Others, in the same county …

Massachusetts Appraisal Rules Change in November. Buyers Who Wait to Prepare Will Lose Deals.

Most Massachusetts homebuyers will not think about new appraisal rules until those rules delay their closing. By then, according to Colleen Barry of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, the …

Mortgage-Dependent Buyers Are Being Squeezed Out of the Florida Keys

There is a growing divide in the Florida Keys housing market, and it runs along a single fault line: whether a buyer needs a mortgage. Cash buyers – many of them retirees and business owners from …

Columbus, Ohio Has 2.23 Million Residents and Barely 6,000 Homes for Sale

A metropolitan area of 2.23 million people should have a deeper housing market than what Columbus, Ohio is showing right now. According to Central Ohio MLS data cited by Barbara Gale of the Gale …

Washington Is Starting to Name the Middle-Income Renter, Without Yet Funding the Fix

A new federal housing effort has directed the Government Accountability Office to study a formal income definition for the middle class, roughly 80 to 120 percent of area median income, and to …

In Palm Beach County, Single-Family Homes and Condos Are Now Separate Markets

The question heard most often in Palm Beach County this year is whether the housing market is crashing. The numbers point somewhere else: two markets operating in the same zip codes, moving at …

In South Denver, Colorado, Temporary Rate Buydowns Are Expiring – and the Safety Net Isn’t There

The 2-1 buydown was supposed to be a bridge. Buyers who locked in mortgages two to three years ago at rates near 7% used the program to ease into ownership, paying two percentage points less in year …

In Austin, Texas, Tech Layoffs Are Reshaping Who Buys and What Sells

Austin’s residential real estate market has long been associated with tech-driven demand. But in 2026, the buyer pool powering the city’s housing activity looks different than it did even two …

Two Careers and Two Commutes Shape Where Buyers Live in Washington, D.C.

Deciding where to live in Washington, D.C. usually comes down to three things: where each adult in the household works, how they will commute, and what kind of life they want outside work. Because …

Element 52 Penthouse, Telluride, Colorado – A Ski Lift at the Door, Main Street Down the Block

A top-floor penthouse combines the privacy of a standalone house with hotel-style service, a pairing rarely found inside Telluride’s town limits. By Chris Caggiano The morning starts in the …

What Luxury Home Buyers in Beaverton, Oregon Are Prioritizing in 2026

Luxury buyers on the West Coast want different things than they did five years ago, and in Beaverton, Oregon, those changes show up in which homes sell and which ones sit. Carey Hughes, who leads …

The 10 most affordable metros for living alone

Apartments.com reports that Austin is the most affordable U.S. metro for living alone, with renters spending 23.1% of income on rent, while New York tops the expensive list at 52%.

What fall listing data reveals about where the housing market is headed this winter

PropertyReach reports that the housing market is facing challenges with declining prices due to high interest rates and economic uncertainty, despite a 70% increase in listings.

Renters aren't moving. Here's what the data shows

TurboTenant reports that renter mobility has sharply declined, with only 18.1% moving in 2024 compared to 29.5% in the early 2000s, largely due to high mortgage rates.

The warranty question becoming more important for new-home buyers

Triple Crown Homes reports that as U.S. housing prices rise, new-home buyers increasingly seek builder warranties for protection against defects and maintenance surprises.

Top cities for teachers in terms of rents and salaries

Apartments.com reports on the best cities for teachers, highlighting those where average rent is below 30% of teacher salaries, including Spokane and Buffalo.

The fundamental homeownership guide for first-time buyers

(BPT) - Sponsored by Chase Home LendingKey takeaways:First-time homebuyers can feel intimidated by the homebuying process. However, there are resources that can help them prepare to enter the housing …

The rise of the five-house landlord: Wall Street blinked, small investors kept buying

Griffin Funding reports that small investors have maintained their home purchases amid Wall Street's retreat, now making up 63% of investor activity.

How data centers are rewriting homeowners’ property tax and power bills in 2026

Ownwell reports that by 2026, states are reevaluating data center tax incentives and regulations, impacting homeowners' property taxes and power bills significantly.

Property tax moves to make before year-end, and why October is the time to start

PropertyReach reports that investors should audit property tax records and appeal inaccuracies by October to avoid overpayment and improve cash flow.

Renting vs. buying for college: How the costs compare over 4 years

Lower reports that renting generally costs less monthly for college housing, but buying a home may save money over four years when equity is considered.

How to get an FHA loan for a mobile home or manufactured home

Neighbors Bank reports that FHA loans can make buying manufactured homes more affordable, offering lower down payments and flexible credit requirements.

The hidden challenge of co-ownership: What happens when owners have disagreements?

Underwood Law reports that co-ownership of property is on the rise, especially among younger buyers.

10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026

TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.

What landlord-friendly states have in common, and why investors are paying attention

Faranesh Real Estate and Property Management reports that landlord-friendly states attract investors due to predictable rental rules, fewer rent controls, and population growth.

The 10 best small US cities where renters get the most for their money in 2026

Apartments.com reports that Peoria, IL, and Cedar Rapids, IA, tie as the best small U.S. cities for renters in 2026, with only 9.3% of income spent on rent.

Survey: Baby boomers won the housing market, and are the least convinced it worked

Hometap reports that baby boomers, despite having benefitted from homeownership, are the most skeptical about its fulfillment of the American Dream.

5 housing market changes sellers aren't ready for

HomeLight reports that sellers must adapt to a shifting market with rising inventory, longer selling times, and more negotiations required post-offer.

Commissioners' discretionary spending debate turns contentious