Housing prices increased 4.2% from last year nationwide, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said. Price appreciation remained modest for the 6th month.
An estimated 31 million homes built before 1978 still contain lead-based paint. Of those, 3.8 million are home to one or more children who could be at risk.
Florida Realtors chief economist said storms never seem to leave a statewide impact on the housing market. Rather, they cause a temporary lull in sales.