Central Florida Realty

Profit Margin on Home Flipping at 17-Year Low Home-flip returns dropped to 25.1% in Q2, the lowest since 2008, as higher home prices raised purchase costs while sales levels held steady. LOS ANGELES — It pays less and less to buy and flip a home these days. From April through June, the typical home flipped by an investor resulted in a 25.1% r...

IRS 2026 Tax Bracket Changes Could Help Buyers Inflation-based tax bracket hikes for 2026 may boost take-home pay, giving first-time buyers more room to save for down payments and qualify for loans. NEW YORK — The housing market is beginning to favor buyers again, and new IRS tax bracket adjustments for 2026, officially released in October or ...

Gen Z Turns to Co-Buying Homes A growing number of Gen-Z buyers are pooling their finances with friends to buy homes. Experts recommend clear written agreements to handle costs and future changes. NEW YORK — In a housing market where rising costs have driven the median age of homebuyers to 56 years old, many younger Americans a...

Inside the World of Smart Home Devices Smart thermostats, appliances, lighting, and digital assistants make home automation easy, letting you control temperature, lights, and more remotely. MIAMI — These interconnected devices may include household appliances, climate control units, various security features, lighting systems, window c...