The bill would strike golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball courts and ball fields from recreational uses at state parks, and limit camping cabins’ occupancy to six.

Commissioner Yaworsky says the state needs to analyze previous reforms, which seem to be boosting the private insurance market, before lawmakers introduce new efforts.

Recent mortgage rate forecasts have been optimistic and some economists expect the number of homes sold to reach 5.4M this year, an increase of 14% YoY.

Floridians are optimistic about their personal finances over the next year, and the national economy over the next year and five years, a UF study found.

Multi-generational living offers families financial and emotional support, stronger bonds and shared caregiving responsibilities, NAR research found.

Officials expect the number of Floridians insured by Citizens to drop to nearly 900,000 by the end of the year. Another 343,000 could be assumed by February.

Four Florida cities took top marks some of the most fun in the U.S. with affordable, year-round recreational activities.

CoreLogic said home prices rose by 3.4% nationally in October and are projected to slow to 2.4% by the same time next year.

FPL bills will rise about $12 monthly in 2025 to cover $1.2B in storm recovery. Tampa Electric and Duke Energy are also seeking recovery costs.

Predictive AI is being used to analyze market trends and patterns to help investors while landlords use it to predict maintenance and resource allocation.

Affordability of existing homes edged higher for both median- and low-income families between the second and third quarter, the NAHB said.

Residential construction is shifting to low-density areas due to affordability challenges, high costs, and limited construction options in urban areas.

A key member of the Fed’s Board of Governors said a December rate cut depends on economic data, warning inflation could rise again.

Homeowners can showcase their holiday spirit by adding warm touches through the space, including the kitchen. Involve the whole family in the decorating.

Better pet accommodations are now a bigger priority for renters of single-family homes than making room for a growing family.

House prices rose as demand outpaced supply, but elevated prices and mortgage rates slowed growth.

Luxury homeowners are opting to build private sea walls costing $150,000 or more to protect their coastal homes from erosion and storm damage.

The housing market is expected to improve next year, and buyers will embrace smaller homes, Zillow said. Mortgage rates may remain unpredictable.

Many are working a second job or a job they hate to afford rent, Redfin found. Rental affordability could stabilize in the future as more apartments are built.

FEMA has been cracking down on post-hurricane rebuilding, enforcing stricter rules to ensure damaged homes meet flood safety standards amid rising storm risks.