Safety, Climate Concerns Drive Home Hunters
Overall, house hunters prioritize more space, upgrading to a better home or neighborhood or finding a lower cost of living when planning their next move.
Read MoreFlorida Leads for Best Place to Retire
U.S. News & World Report named three Florida cities to its 2025 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. top 10 list and another seven Florida cities to the top 20.
Read MoreHurricane Milton, Helene Insured Losses Top $5B
Counties with the highest estimated insured losses from Hurricanes Milton and Helene include Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Manatee.
Read MoreColumned Homes Making a Comeback?
Classic columns made of synthetic materials and engineered to look like stone, marble or wood are reemerging as a home design trend.
Read MoreNo Special Session to Address Condos
New House Speaker Daniel Perez said lawmakers will start addressing condominium issues when they hold committee meetings before the 2025 regular session.
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Read More Redfin: U.S. Home Prices Rose 0.5% in October
On a year-over-year basis, home prices rose 5.9%, which is the smallest annual increase since December. Buyer demand is coming back.
Read MoreThree Realtors Join Florida Legislature
Florida Realtors Legislative Caucus grows to 15 with newly sworn in Realtor lawmakers, strengthening the profession’s voice in Tallahassee.
Read MoreOctober Housing Starts Slow on Higher Rates
Housing starts fell 3.1% in October, with single-family starts dropping 6.9%. Builders expect a more favorable regulatory environment in 2025 to boost the housing supply.
Read MorePost-Storms Tourism Campaign Gets Boost
Visit Florida bumped up its post-hurricane marketing effort to $6.7 million, aiming to show tourists much of the state has been unaffected by hurricanes.
Read MoreCourt Backs Approval of Utility Storm Plans
Challengers argued the utility storm-protection plans didn't assess whether proposed projects placed unnecessary financial burdens on customers.
Read MoreFAU: Prices Stay High Despite Waning Inflation
Core inflation remains high partially due to housing services prices, which rose 3.8% annually in September. The Fed is expected to cut rates again in December.
Read MoreBuilder Confidence Moves Higher
The National Association of Home Builders said builders expect market conditions to improve even with labor shortages and higher building material prices.
Read MoreMost Earning Under $50K Struggle With Housing
A new study found of those earning under $50,000 who struggle to afford housing, 21% have delayed or skipped medical treatments while 15% have worked a side hustle.
Read MoreRemodel or Move? How to Decide
When deciding between remodeling or moving, consider factors like costs, time, risk and return on investment. Emotional components also matter.
Read MoreExurbs Surge Across U.S. for Affordable Living
Exurbs, communities located beyond a city's suburbs, are attracting newcomers by blending rural charm and suburban sprawl with affordable housing.
Read MoreBrass Comeback: The Trendy Way to Use it
The finish, popular in the 1990s, has reemerged in recent years. Designers share the hottest ways to use brass in the home.
Read MoreDigital Marketing Trends for Real Estate Agents
Some of the top digital marketing trends for real estate agents include virtual tours, personalized content, SEO, social media and AI tools to engage clients.
Read MoreMy Safe Florida Condo Program Launched
The program, similar to My Safe Florida Home, provides services to protect residences against storms and reduce insurance premiums.
Read MoreRedfin: Big Jump in Existing Home Sales
October existing home sales rose 1.6% month over month and are on track to finish this year higher than last year.
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