REAL ESTATE

"Flip or Flop" star Christina Hall married her husband Josh in April. The newlyweds bought a $12 million home about a month later.

The Downtown Development Review Board has unanimously approved the conceptual design plans for the Jones on Hogan development, according to a news release Wednesday from Corner Lot.

Rising home prices are making it hard for people to buy, and most Americans are now saying it's time to wait.

Remote workers continue to flock to Northeast Florida. In St. Johns County, about 20% to 25% of new residents are remote workers, according to the county’s Chamber of Commerce.

Kelsey Christ told News4Jax that she has lived there at the Luxor Club on the southside for three years.

For months, News4JAX viewers have been sounding off on the skyrocketing costs of rent and the steep prices to purchase a home.

News4Jax wanted to dig deeper into the topic of real estate to help you with tricks and hints – whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home.

Some realtors say if you’re buying or selling, now is the time to do it.

Dive into the wide world of real estate investing with this bundle that just dropped its price to $20 today.

With December here, there is no better holiday gift to pursue than your first home.

As part of an initiative to create more affordable housing and an increased inventory of homes, President Joe Biden recently announced his administration wants to make single-family homes less available to investors.

It’s been a strange time, living through a global pandemic. What first might have come as a surprise, is the housing boom that followed -- and the fact that things have stayed red hot.

There are understandable concerns from homebuyers about inventory and sky-high prices, but there might have been recent some encouraging news to help alleviate those worries.

Just in the past few weeks, the Biden administration announced it would take steps to address a severe housing shortage in the U.S.

We’ve all heard about it by now: Houses are selling like crazy (and they have been for quite some time now), interest rates have been at all-time lows, and it seems like everywhere you turn, you learn of another wild real estate story.

We’ve all heard about it by now: Houses are selling like crazy (and they have been for quite some time), interest rates have been at all-time lows, and it seems like everywhere you turn, you learn of another wild real estate story.

Large rent increases and bidding wars on rentals are the new norm in some parts of America as re-opening comes with big price hikes.

After three straight weeks of declines, mortgage demand came crawling back, thanks to a drop in interest rates.

Oliver Goldstick (”Pretty Little Liars”) can walk to the television studios.

Oliver Goldstick (”Pretty Little Liars”) can walk to the television studios.

Oliver Goldstick (”Pretty Little Liars”) can walk to the television studios.

There’s often no place like home, although that sentiment can sometimes fade when a house starts to rack up energy bills and breaks down in places over the course of time.

A 1928 church in St. Petersburg, Florida, has been renovated into a four bedroom home, complete with a large stained glass window of Jesus.

The Northern California home that movie star Bing Crosby once lived in hits the market for $13.75 millionThe 3 acre Northern California estate where "White Christmas" crooner Bing Crosby and his family once lived has just hit the market for $13.75 million. Living room Dennis Mayer | OMARSHALL Real EstateOne of the walls in the ballroom has a secret door that blends in into the wood paneling. Dennis Mayer | OMARSHALL Real Estate"Visitors are surprised to find such a secret alcove where one can enjoy scotch in private," Oliva said. Dining room Dennis Mayer | OMARSHALL Real EstateSteps away is the home's formal dining room, which opens to a terrace and lawn. Bathroom Dennis Mayer / OMARSHALL Real EstateIt has two full bathrooms, a walk-in closet and windows that overlook the gardens.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Real estate in St. Johns County is booming right now. Homebuyers are encountering stiff competition and high prices. 97Park Real Estate owner and broker Karen Zander said the coronavirus pandemic is changing the St. Johns County’s real estate landscape. Homes on the market are selling quickly in St. Johns County. Zander said another option is to buy inventory homes, which used to be a great option but are now no longer available.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Even in a pandemic, Jacksonville is attracting more people to move to the city. The report says more people are leaving the giant metro areas, such as New York and San Francisco, and making cities like Jacksonville their home. It says the net arrivals for those two cities have fallen more than 20% from April to August, while the Bold City’s arrivals are rising. For some people, it has, and cities, like Jacksonville, are reaping the benefits. The report says the Bold City’s net arrivals are up to 10.7%, especially with the addition of jobs.

Fierce competition for a limited supply of homes for sale has caused a surge in prices. Now, potential buyers, some fleeing urban areas hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, are facing a national affordability crisis. Home prices are rising faster than incomes there, but for now at least, homes are still affordable. As homebuying becomes less affordable, buyers are getting by with a little help from friends and family. About 59% of millennial homebuyers are receiving help with their mortgage down payment according to a recent report from Lending Tree.

As soon as you realize you might have trouble making your mortgage payments, you’ll want to get in touch with your lender. You do not want to wait until you can’t pay your bills to contact your lender. If foreclosure is something you fear you might face, the following are options you may have available to you. Mortgage forbearanceAccording to USA.gov, federally backed home loans can get six months of mortgage help, and Federal Housing Administration reverse mortgages are eligible, as well. There are many options available to you, but the bottom line is: Contact your lender, and do not wait until it’s too late.

More time at home has turned into more of an opportunity to do various home improvement projects, although that sometimes can be dangerous. Scott Frankel, co-president of Frankel Building Group in Texas, offered five tips for those who are currently attempting or about to start home renovation projects while quarantined. They aren’t things that are going to necessarily wow your neighbor, but they need to be done.”Don’t bring in outside workers. It’s a real easy way to throw your back out or slip off of a ladder.”Clean out items you don’t need anymore. “When you go to a professional and you say that this is what you want to do, your ideas are organized,” Frankel said.

MoneyWatch: It's getting more expensive to be a renter Real Estate firm Zillow says monthly rental prices climbed 3.3% in December from the year before. And, Turbo-Tax is offering some customers a $25 rebate. Jill Wagner reports.