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The typical age of a first-time home buyer sits at 40-years-old, the highest on record, according to the National Association of REALTORS.
In June, the median U.S. sale price for a home hit a record high of $396,000, according to Redfin.
As economic uncertainty rattles investors, Miami-Dade luxury home sales surged 40% while lower-tier listings saw sharp price drops.
In these major U.S. cities, a family of three earning $100,000 would have a hard time covering basic expenses.
A Florida company says its new technology is helping to build homes faster and at a lower cost amid the impacts of climate change.
As South Florida home prices and costs of living soar, many families are choosing to rent instead of buying.
Homeowners in the U.S. are getting older as the dream of buying a house slips further out of reach for many Americans.
Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.
Across much of the U.S., owning a home now requires spending more for housing than experts generally recommend.
The average yearly cost of homeowners insurance, property taxes and utilities is up nearly $4,000 since 2020.
Continued demand and lack of inventory are driving up the prices of homes at a time when mortgage rates are also climbing.
Raging inflation has also driven up property taxes, with homeowners in some states getting socked with double-digit increases.
The annual income needed to afford even a basic home in the U.S. has risen sharply since the pandemic, a new report shows.
In Hollywood, there are several projects to bring affordable housing to those who need it.
As housing prices continue to rise, new data highlights how hard it can be to afford a home in some parts of the U.S.
Rose for the ninth straight month
The latest innovation in homebuilding is being touted as a game changer that could end up revolutionizing the construction industry.
We devote the entire half hour to the HOA crisis in South Florida and elsewhere in the state.
We devote the entire half hour to the HOA crisis in South Florida and elsewhere in the state. As the cost of insurance rises, HOAs have been forced to raise fees putting a financial squeeze on homeowners. Corruption is also a concern after leaders of the Hammocks HOA were accused of theft and fraud to the tune of two million dollars. Florida now has the HOA Bill of Rights but critics say its protections don't go far enough. We hear from homeowners from four South Florida HOAs, Miami-Dade State Attorney Kathy Fernandez Rundle and State Rep. Juan Carlos Porras of Miami-Dade County who plan on introducing a stronger HOA Bill of Rights in the upcoming legislative session.
Mortgage rates recently hit their highest levels in more than two decades, pricing many out of the market. Here's what to expect in 2024.
But people in states at risk of extreme weather, like Florida, are seeing much larger increases.
"Even places that historically have been affordable now need six figures," according to Redfin's chief economist.
"Home has not been cleared of contamination and will be transferred to the new buyer in its current state," the listing says.
Despite the housing crisis facing South Floridians, there are still thousands of unoccupied homes in Miami.
With the recall petition approved for form and the number of registered voters certified, petitioners now have 120 days to collect signatures from 4% of Miami-Dade's 1.64 million registered voters to move the recall effort forward.
A Florida deputy is going viral after bodycam video captured the moments he apprehended an evasive and hostile suspect, the sheriff's office said. That suspect? A large, flightless bird.
A woman was shot and wounded inside a Northwest Miami-Dade home late Wednesday morning, prompting a rapid law enforcement response and the arrest of a suspect less than two hours later.
A Broward sheriff's deputy was injured after getting dragged by a vehicle during a repossession in Pembroke Pines on Wednesday, according to officials.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
With the recall petition approved for form and the number of registered voters certified, petitioners now have 120 days to collect signatures from 4% of Miami-Dade's 1.64 million registered voters to move the recall effort forward.
A Florida deputy is going viral after bodycam video captured the moments he apprehended an evasive and hostile suspect, the sheriff's office said. That suspect? A large, flightless bird.
A woman was shot and wounded inside a Northwest Miami-Dade home late Wednesday morning, prompting a rapid law enforcement response and the arrest of a suspect less than two hours later.
A Broward sheriff's deputy was injured after getting dragged by a vehicle during a repossession in Pembroke Pines on Wednesday, according to officials.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
The Senate now has two funding packages on its plate ahead of its weeklong recess.
After the meeting, Denmark's foreign minister said they're eager to work with the U.S. while respecting the "red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark."
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."