The best markets for 1st-time homebuyers in 2025

Realtor.com shared its top 10 cities for first-time homebuyers and based its data on several factors, including affordability, a strong local economy, and a return on investment.

St. Pete bar and grill puts iconic pirate ship on market

A popular sports bar and restaurant across the street from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg is selling one of its unique features that has helped define that bar for years.  

Tampa's housing market slides in national rankings, experts remain optimistic

While the Tampa housing market may not be growing as fast as it was, it's still growing and is still one of the top housing markets in the country. 

These were the most expensive homes sold in 2024, according to Redfin

The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close, and Redfin identified homes that had the heftiest sale prices last year.

Here are the cities where renters stay put the longest: Report

Baby boomers tended to stay in one place the longest compared to Gen Z renters who on average live in one spot for less than a year.

This is the living wage needed for a family of four in Florida

The cost of living continues to rise across the U.S. — and that rings true in some states more than others. 

Wanna get away? See the top vacation home markets of the year

Several locales offer consumers quality options when it comes to finding the ideal vacation home, and here’s the community that topped this year’s list.

Here's the median net worth of homeowners vs. renters

Homeownership is often viewed as a primary way to build wealth in the U.S., particularly for low- to moderate-income households.

Big investors snatch up dozens of hurricane-damaged homes for sale

As the Bay Area continues to recover from the devastation of this year’s historic hurricane season, many homeowners are choosing not to rebuild but to sell their damaged homes "as is." 

Top housing markets of 2025 revealed in new study

A new study forecasted strong home sales and price growth in select U.S. cities in 2025. Here's where.

Realtor urges buyers to do ‘due diligence’ buying hurricane-damaged homes

Two months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton damaged thousands of homes across Tampa Bay, the cleanup process is still in its early stages.

Sunshine state sees a solar surge, ranking second nationwide

It’s no surprise that Floridians are using their sunshine. The state is now a leader in solar energy, ranking second nationwide for solar power capacity behind Texas.