Living independently is now a key marker of adulthood, as fewer young adults marry or have kids amid rising housing and living costs.

When appliances break, experts advise homeowners to weigh repair costs, warranties, lifespan and personal preference before deciding to replace.

Busy agents can protect kids online by setting parental controls, securing Wi-Fi, limiting screen time and teaching safe social media and internet habits.

Florida homeowners in eligible counties with 2023–2024 storm damage can pre-apply for home repair, replacement or reconstruction through Rebuild Florida HRRP.

Across Gen Z and Gen X households, interest is rising in the fisherman aesthetic, including coastal-inspired palettes that bring utilitarian charm indoors.

Condo insurance covers the building and shared areas, but not a unit’s interior or belongings. An individual policy protects personal items and liability.

Real estate marketing thrives on short videos, local posts, quick updates and personal connections. AI helps, but genuine content and paid boosts build relationships.

NOAA slightly lowers its 2025 storm forecast but still expects an above-average season as warm seas and favorable conditions fuel activity.

Nearly 1,200 Florida Realtors members and volunteers removed 13.5 tons of trash from 218 miles of waterways in July, finding items from a walker to a bottle of sake.

Two-thirds (66%) of Gen Z are more concerned about housing security than a year ago, and nearly 1 in 3 (30%) have considered squatting or living in their car.

Hispanic buyers make up over one-third of U.S. homeownership growth, with rising incomes, strong buying power and growing market influence.

A beautiful lawn can add serious value to your home, increasing your home's price by 5%. Landscaping improvements often offer 100% or more ROI.

Housing sentiment inched up as Fannie Mae’s index rose to 71.8. Job loss fears fell, home price and mortgage rate outlooks improved, but buying conditions declined.

Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.63%, the lowest since April, from 6.72% last week, while 15-year rates dropped to 5.75% from 5.85%.

Experts still expect a busier-than-usual hurricane season, though they're less certain about the outlook. Warm ocean waters could lead to more storms ahead.

Newly built homes are more plentiful nationwide and a better value on a per-square foot basis, particularly in the South, Realtor.com said.

New research shows people living within 30 miles of the ocean or gulf tend to live longer. Florida has the longest coastline in the continental U.S.

The initiative promotes local policy solutions, infrastructure upgrades and partnerships to tackle housing supply and affordability challenges nationwide.

For the 4th year in a row, Florida Realtors has been recognized as one of the Top 100 "Best Companies To Work For In Florida” by Florida Trend magazine.

Buyers have more options this fall as inventory grows. While prices may rise more slowly, high mortgage rates continue to weigh on affordability.