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FAU ECONOMIST: SHORT-TERM RENTALS, HOA RULES DRIVE UP FLORIDA RENTS
A Florida Atlantic University researcher believes an abundance of short-term vacation rentals and oppressive restrictions from homeowner and condominium associations are contributing to Florida’s rental crisis.
Study: Even as Housing Market Slows, Prices Still Rising
While a U.S. housing correction has started, home prices are still rising in many areas, according to the latest study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.
Study: Rent Increases Slowing as More Supply Hits the Market
More of the largest metropolitan areas posted monthly declines in rent, further proof that the rental crisis is easing across the nation, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.
Study: Markets in Texas, Washington are Best for Renters
All 100 of the largest U.S. housing markets favor renting over buying, but metros in Texas, Washington, Tennessee and North Carolina are the nation’s most renter-friendly, according to the latest study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.
Study: U.S. Rent Increases Cooling, But Not in Florida
The U.S. rental crisis appears to be softening, although Florida rents remain among the nation’s most overvalued, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.
Study: Home Price Declines Hitting Western U.S. Markets
Average home prices are falling in 39 of the 100 largest U.S. housing markets and prices in an additional 18 metropolitan areas are expected to decline soon, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University. The September price drops occurred mainly in the West, with the largest in San Jose, California, at 6.3 percent. Austin, Texas (5.5 percent); San Francisco (4.4 percent); Boise, Idaho (4.2 percent); and Salt Lake City, Utah (3.8 percent) round out the top five.