Insurance companies are using aerial photos during the underwriting process to determine if a policy should be renewed. Keep your yard clear of debris.

Some owners in older condo buildings are putting their units on the market after receiving six-figure special assessments following the Surfside collapse.

A study shows buyers will offer more for homes with dark gray or charcoal interiors. Darker colors bring drama to bland homes.

New home purchases bounced back in April after a March decline. First-time home buyers seeking FHA-insured financing were among the biggest segment of buyers.

The pace of housing starts was 17.7% higher than a year ago, but still insufficient to meet the demand, experts say. Higher rates have stymied homebuilding.  

Tampa and Jacksonville saw rents surge more than three times quicker than wages in the past four years, according to Zillow.

Buyers have a wider selection of homes to choose from today than a year ago, but rising mortgage rates remain a hurdle for many.

The average 30-year rate fell to 7.02% from 7.09% last week. Borrowing costs on a 15-year mortgage fell to 6.28% from 6.38% last week.

Homeowners should be prepared to secure their dwellings when a hurricane or tropical storm threatens. Hurricane season starts on June 1.

Remodeling projects can be chaotic, so proper planning and communication is essential to finishing on-time and within budget. Have reasonable expectations.