The University of West Florida has identified low wages as one major factor in the local housing market slump. (more…)

In another sign of the Emerald Coast’s cooling housing market, Florida mortgage foreclosures rates are up significantly throughout Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties. (more…)

Home building posted a small gain in April in America, while permits for future construction plunged by the largest amount in 17 years, a sign the nation’s housing industry is still in a deep slump. (more…)