Affordability

Fed Split on December Rate Cut—Even as Housing Affordability Hits ‘Near Record Low’

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Fed Split on December Rate Cut—Even as Housing Affordability Hits ‘Near Record Low’

Battle lines are being drawn at the Federal Reserve over an interest rate cut in December, as key policymakers stake out their positions both in favor and opposed to a cut. While a December cut was seen as a virtual certainty a month ago, financial and betting markets now rate the probability as a virtual … Read more

Floridians Feel the ‘Sunshine Squeeze’: Nearly 50% Want To Move Due To Affordability

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Floridians Feel the ‘Sunshine Squeeze’: Nearly 50% Want To Move Due To Affordability

Living in Florida is becoming punishingly unaffordable, and nearly half of the Sunshine State’s residents are now considering moving elsewhere, according to a new study.  Florida Atlantic University’s Business and Economic Polling Initiative (BEPI) released the results of its latest poll this week, revealing that just under 50% of Floridians are “seriously considering” moving due to … Read more