Closed hospitals, with ideal features for housing, are being converted due to low inventory. In 2023, hospital conversions received $161M in tax credits.

The SBA extends the deadline to April 27, 2025, for businesses, homeowners and renters in 48 Florida counties for Hurricane Helene and Milton relief.

Sellers cut prices as new listings rise 4.2% year over year. Median list price dipped to $412K. Homes stay on market longer but still move faster than pre-pandemic.

Scott Turner, in one of his first official speeches, highlighted private sector solutions and efficiency to address housing affordability.

Floridians’ opinions about current economic conditions were mixed. Their views of future economic conditions are more pessimistic, a UF analysis found.

A new survey finds 81% of aspiring homeowners say down payments and closing costs are major obstacles, with Gen Xers and lower earners most affected.

Lawmakers have more than 1,800 bills prepared for the 60-day session. Some directly impact Florida Realtors® 2025 legislative priorities. 

Luxury home fashions blend quality, sustainability and affordability. Invest in craftsmanship, use rugs, update lighting and add a pop of color.

Homeowners tend to recover about 75% of the cost of a kitchen overhaul at resale, one of the highest ROIs for home remodeling projects.

FinCEN announced it won't penalize companies for failing to file Beneficial Ownership Information reports by March 21.

An analysis from the Florida Chamber Foundation found the state welcomed more than 500 new net business migrations last year.

Make sure your smart home-savvy customers know how to protect their data through programming options on their voice assistants.

However, millennials prefer larger homes, while boomers are looking to downsize. Both Gen X and Gen Z are looking for homes around 2,250 square feet.

NAR’s latest Consumer Guide provides an overview of property taxes, exemptions, reassessments and more to help buyers and sellers navigate real estate transactions.

A homeowners association could face liability if booting a car also traps another or prevents emergency access. Towing may be a safer option.

Nearly 500,000 Americans fell victim to tax-related identity theft in 2024, with delays averaging two years to get refunds. Experts advise early filing, extra precautions.

Real estate pros should prepare for the Silver Tsunami of retirees by adapting to generational needs and blending digital with traditional marketing.

Florida continues to reign supreme with retiring baby boomers, drawn by warm weather, affordability and familiar communities.

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.76% from 6.85% last week, Freddie Mac said. Rates on 15-year mortgages fell to 5.94% from 6.04%.

AI can be used to streamline real estate analysis, predicting trends, pricing and investment risks while automating data collection and lead generation.