Florida Realtors Cleanup Nets 32 Tons

Clean Up Florida Waters volunteers spent 520 hours scouring 185 miles of the state’s waterways. They removed more than the weight of a fully loaded garbage truck.
Read MoreFlorida Rebuilding Continues With Major Storms

The former FEMA chief reported steady post-storm rebuilding. Florida Realtors DRF is helping Realtors, boards/associations and staff after Hurricane Debby.
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Colorado State University reduced its 2024 hurricane season forecast to 23 named storms from 25, but still said six will be Category 3 or higher.
Read More Consider This Before Moving in Retirement

Retirees should consider their housing options, taxes and healthcare needs before relocating. A fun vacation spot may not be ideal for day-to-day living.
Read MoreInsurer Looks to Resume New Policies

Heritage Property & Casualty said changes made by Florida lawmakers to shore up the insurance market has helped the company’s position in the state.
Read MoreCoreLogic: Annual Home Price Growth Below 5%

U.S. home prices posted a 4.7% year-over-year gain in June. Miami outpaced San Diego, Calif., in June for the metro with the greatest price growth.
Read MoreHomeownership: More Than a Mortgage

Some additional homeownership expenses include HOA fees, taxes and moving costs. Expenses vary, based on a home's age, location, material and construction.
Read MoreColors to Fit Your Kitchen’s Orientation

Which direction does the kitchen face: north, south, east or west? A design expert says there’s perfect colors for each orientation.
Read MoreFlorida Realtors DRF Open for Post-Debby Help

Officials expect more Hurricane Debby-related flooding, especially in north Florida. Realtors, boards/associations and staff can apply to the DRF for help.
Read MoreAmerica’s Renter Population Is Growing

Rentership rates are growing across the U.S. In North Port, Fla., rates are among the lowest in the country because it’s more affordable to buy a home there.
Read MoreStudy: 'Knowledge Gaps' May Be Thwarting Buyers

Potential homebuyers often are not aware of down payment requirements, a Fannie Mae study found. Others don’t understand essentials like credit scores.
Read MoreCan You Be Fined for a Years-Old Code Violation?

Even if a code violation has slipped by without notice for years, a municipality has the right to require that it be corrected and possibly levy fines.
Read MoreBuyers Willing to Risk Safety for Affordability

Access to healthcare services, restaurants, bars and coffee shops top the list of trade-offs Gen Zers are willing to make in order to find a home within their budget.
Read MoreAugust Mortgage Rates Could Continue Long Decline

Economists remain hopeful slowing inflation will continue to drive down mortgage rates. Falling rates also mean it might be a good time to refinance.
Read MoreFlorida Realtors Disaster Relief Fund Opens

Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region on Monday morning near the 2023 landfall of Hurricane Idalia. Flooding and storm surge damage is expected.
Read MoreRising Rates, Prices Shrink Buyer's' Budgets

Realtors aware of the gap between purchasing power and median sale prices in many Florida markets can better assist buyers by finding alternative options and solutions.
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Sales of luxury real estate, homes in excess of $1.5M, have been declining, but the average sale price has continued to keep pace, analysts said.
Read More Responsible Marketing is Key to Brand Success

Consumers today demand transparency, honesty and accountability. With responsible marketing, companies can build a foundation of trust and loyalty.
Read MoreHow Low Must Rates Go to Break Lock-In?

Nearly 50% of homeowners said rates need to drop below 5% to feel comfortable buying a new home this year. Six out of 10 mortgages have rates below 4%.
Read MoreRegulators Eye Citizens Insurance Hikes

Regulators discussed raising Citizens' costs by 13.5% on the most common type of policy. A final decision will take weeks.
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