Judge orders rewrite of Florida property tax ballot language

A Leon County judge found parts of Amendment 3’s ballot language misleading as public safety groups warned the property tax cuts could strain local services.
Read MoreFlorida property insurance lawsuits decline

Florida’s share of property insurance lawsuits has fallen sharply, a sign of market stability that could mean more coverage options and fewer closing delays.
Read MoreFlorida consumers grow more cautious about spending

Florida consumer sentiment fell to its lowest level since December 2023 as residents grew more concerned about their finances, the economy and major purchases.
Read MoreSmaller generation reshaping future housing market

Gen Alpha has about 2 million fewer members than Gen Z did at the same ages, while high housing costs continue to delay when many young adults establish homes of their own.
Read MoreSpotting legal risks before they escalate

Florida Realtors General Counsel Juana Watkins warned that routine advertising, screening and customer communications can create lawsuits or ethics complaints even when they do not lead to regulatory discipline. She urged Realtors to understand overlapping rules and seek guidance before acting in le
Read MoreMortgage rates face pressure from war and inflation

Rates could move higher in August as the war in Iran, persistent inflation and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s next steps keep pressure on Treasury yields.
Read MoreWealthy buyers snap up neighboring properties to build private compounds

Luxury buyers are combining homes and vacant lots for more privacy, security and space, driving up demand – and premiums – for adjoining properties.
Read MoreSouthern states see a more buyer-friendly market

New construction is giving homebuyers more choices and negotiating power across the South, including Florida, according to HomeServices of America’s 2026 Mid-Year National Housing Outlook. The shift increases competition for sellers and makes accurate pricing and local market guidance more important
Read MoreFHA proposes simpler partial claim process

FHA is considering a new way to manage partial claims that could reduce paperwork and help prevent delays when homeowners sell, refinance or transfer a property.
Read MoreFed signals borrowing costs may stay high

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate steady for a fifth consecutive meeting, but three officials favored an increase as persistent inflation and a potentially higher neutral rate cloud the outlook for borrowing costs. The shift suggests mortgage rates and other consumer loan rates could remai
Read MoreHelping buyers look beyond the price

Real estate agents can help buyers make more informed decisions by focusing on the full monthly payment, including taxes, insurance and association fees, rather than the listing price alone. Discussing those costs early can prevent surprises, narrow the home search and demonstrate the value of an ag
Read MoreHelp buyers look beyond market headlines

First-time buyers can make a clearer buy-or-wait decision by weighing their finances, local market conditions, housing costs and future plans.
Read MoreFlorida leads nation in empty lots for sale

Florida has 42,601 empty lots listed for sale, the most in the nation. Zillow estimates that building one home on each listed U.S. lot could reduce the housing shortage by 6.3%.
Read MoreMortgage rates rise for fourth week running

The 30-year fixed rate reaches 6.66% as bond yields respond to Iran conflict. That's still slightly below the average of 6.72% a year ago.
Read MoreFlorida home construction cools, but growth pockets emerge

Florida recorded 51,444 new-home permits through the second quarter, down 7% from a year earlier, though Northwest Florida and several counties posted growth.
Read MoreAI creating uneven real estate demand

New research finds AI is strengthening demand in some commercial markets while reducing space needs in others, depending on local jobs and industries.
Read MoreFederal Reserve votes 9-3 to leave key rate unchanged

The Fed held rates steady as inflation and energy prices remain high, though growing expectations of a September hike could keep borrowing costs elevated.
Read MoreCurb appeal can shape buyer interest before a showing

New research found that 77% of buyers consider curb appeal at least moderately important, giving real estate professionals another way to evaluate new-home communities, prepare listings and better understand what draws buyers through the door.
Read MoreMillennials are putting down roots in Florida

Florida metros posted some of the nation’s strongest growth in millennial homeowner and renter households from 2018 to 2023, according to a RentCafe analysis. North Port led the country in millennial homeownership growth, while Orlando topped the list for renter growth.
Read MoreHelping Renters Avoid a Costly Coverage Gap

Renters can protect their belongings, finances and temporary living costs by understanding what their policy covers and where gaps may remain.
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