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Study: Markets in Texas, Washington are Best for Renters
All 100 of the largest U.S. housing markets favor renting over buying, but metros in Texas, Washington, Tennessee and North Carolina are the nation’s most renter-friendly, according to the latest study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.
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Study: U.S. Rent Increases Cooling, But Not in Florida
The U.S. rental crisis appears to be softening, although Florida rents remain among the nation’s most overvalued, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.
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Study: Home Price Declines Hitting Western U.S. Markets
Average home prices are falling in 39 of the 100 largest U.S. housing markets and prices in an additional 18 metropolitan areas are expected to decline soon, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University. The September price drops occurred mainly in the West, with the largest in San Jose, California, at 6.3 percent. Austin, Texas (5.5 percent); San Francisco (4.4 percent); Boise, Idaho (4.2 percent); and Salt Lake City, Utah (3.8 percent) round out the top five.
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Seventh College of Business Alumnus Honored by Forbes 30 Under 30
Forbes 30 Under 30 North America 2025 honored a seventh College of Business alumnus for their golf ball recovery e-commerce company.
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BEPI Poll: Hispanics Outlook on Economy Jumps Heading into 2025
Hispanics felt more optimistic about their financial situations and the economic outlook in the United States heading into the new year, according to a new poll from the Business & Economic Polling Initiative (BEPI) at Florida Atlantic University.