Citizens Insurance to End Year Under 1M Policies

The last time Citizens ended the year with fewer policies than it started was 2018, when the count was reduced from 440,406 policies to 427,397.
Read MoreNew Guide: What Buyers Should Know Before Closing

A new NAR Consumer Guide provides customers with info about the steps in the homebuying process, answering questions about escrow, appraisals and more.
Read MoreFEMA Offers Monthly Payments for Flood Insurance

Some property owners with flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will soon have a more flexible payment option.
Read MoreSafety, 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.
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