Snowbirds Own Half of Florida’s Empty Homes, Locals Left Scrambling
About half of Florida’s vacant homes are held for seasonal use — roughly 741,000 units — shrinking the pool of homes available to year‑round buyers and renters.
Ferguson Touts '$200M' Housing Haul, but Olympia Vote Was No Slam Dunk
Gov. Bob Ferguson posted a Facebook reel saying he proposed $244 million for affordable housing and credited lawmakers with more than $200 million in funding. The package centers on preservation and new units, with state agencies set to steer awards to projects.
Developer Jaebadiah Gardner Plots Double Play in Seattle's Central District
Seattle developer Jaebadiah Gardner says he plans to break ground on two Central District multifamily projects backed by Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund. One, The Sarah Queen, is slated for 23rd & Union with retail and an affordability component.
Tampa House Hunters Creep Back As Pending Sales Nudge Higher
Signed contracts rose 1.8% in February as affordability eased slightly, but the rebound is uneven — a few metros and the Midwest led the gains.












