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Rent Growth Slowing in Two Florida Metros but Still a Problem in U.S.
Two Florida markets hampered by dramatic rent increases over the past year finally appear to be getting relief, but much of the nation remains in the cross hairs of a crisis, according to the latest monthly analysis by researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.

Study: More U.S. Housing Markets at or Near Pricing Peaks
Home prices appear to have peaked in a growing number of U.S. markets, according to a July analysis by researchers at FAU and FIU.

Florida Renters Stand to Benefit as ‘COVID Refugees’ Return Home
Remote workers returning home could slow Florida’s devastating rent increases while simultaneously creating more affordability issues in New York, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.

Falling Premiums, Home Prices Mean U.S. Housing Market May Have Peaked
After a decade of historic home price gains, the U.S. housing market has finally slowed, and June figures show it may already have peaked.

FAU Poll: U.S. Hispanic Consumer Confidence Plunges
Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics plummeted in the second quarter of 2022 amid fears of rising inflation and a looming recession.

FAU Student’s Pet Project Wins Statewide Entrepreneurship Competition
An FAU student’s start-up that makes mobility devices for pets won first place in The Governor’s Cup, considered Florida’s premier collegiate business pitch competition.