MIAMI – One South Florida organization hopes to change the game regarding affordable housing. SMASH stands for Struggle for Miami’s Affordable and Sustainable Housing. It’s
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Broward Health North employee’s career path opens doors to permanent housing
MIAMI – Ja’Marcus Bartley, who works at Broward Health North, is on a career path he never ever thought of while struggling with homelessness. “I
Broward teacher facing long odds to buy first home despite Hometown Heroes program
FORT LAUDERDALE – First-time homebuyers in a service job, like police officer, firefighter or teacher, are eligible to apply for a new Florida program that
South Florida teacher hoping to benefit from Hometown Heroes program
South Florida teacher hoping to benefit from Hometown Heroes program – CBS Miami Watch CBS News CBS4’s Joan Murray spoke with Broward special education teacher
Tampa tops nation in housing price increases
TALLAHASSEE – After nearly three years of Phoenix leading the nation in the most-rapid growth in housing prices, it has been topped by the Tampa
Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign off on housing money
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – As he prepares to act on a proposed state budget, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday backed a new $100 million program to help
Through Faith And Cash Incentive, Church Leaders Aim To Build Affordable Housing In South Florida
HALLANDALE BEACH (CBSMiami) As South Florida’s affordable housing crisis has grown, cities,counties, and activists have been scrambling to find workable solutions. Now a faith-based initiative
March Home Sales Fall As Mortgage Rates, Home Prices Climb
MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) — Mortgage rates are now at the highest level they have been since 2010. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, home loan demand
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Directs Additional $13 Million To Help With Rent Hikes
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Rent in the Miami-Dade area has gone up as much as 30 percent according to the county and Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Miami Taking Steps To Combat Housing Crisis
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – In an effort to combat the housing crisis in Miami, on Thursday Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, along with city commissioners, announced they