Sales of newly built, single-family homes in February increased 1.8% thanks to slightly lower mortgage rates. Inventory was up 7.5% compared to a year earlier.
Many renting out rooms see tenants as roommates, not renters, but embracing the landlord role helps them better manage leases, rent and legal protections.
U.S. house prices rose 4.8% year over year, from Jan. 2024 to Jan. 2025. For the nine census divisions, monthly home price changes ranged from -0.8% to +1%.
Some research shows that many potential Gen X buyers in Florida want the same sort of active lifestyle communities as retirees, but without a 55-plus age limit.