Newsroom Listing - Finance
KUDOS: April 2022
Kudos honors the accomplishments of FAU Business faculty, staff, and students.
Strong Demand for Homes Bolsters Prices, Forcing Buyers to Overpay
Home prices in the overwhelming majority of the nation’s largest housing markets continue to rise despite the Federal Reserve’s move to raise mortgage rates in hopes of curtailing runaway demand, according to researchers at FAU and FIU.
U.S. Housing Prices Still Rising Along with Mortgage Rates
When mortgage rates rise, home prices tend to level off or decline because fewer people can afford to buy. Experts are counting on that adage to help cool the nation’s torrid housing market.
Study: Florida Rents Far Outpacing Past Leasing Trends
Rents for homes and apartments in four Florida markets have soared over the past year, forcing renters to pay well above long-term leasing trends, according to a new study.
Housing Index Shows Why More Consumers Should Rent Rather than Own
The traditional spring homebuying season is expected to be one of the best ever, but consumers in much of the country should give more thought to renting a home rather than owning one.
New Study Measures Rent Spikes in Three Florida Markets
Florida’s emerging rental crisis is playing out in three major markets, with rents well above where they should be and sharp increases occurring just in the past year, according to a new study.