Florida Insurers Cut or Hold Rates

Nine property insurance companies have filed for 2024 rate reductions and 10 won’t be increasing rates at all. Is your company on the list?
Read MoreAffordable and Workforce Housing Barriers Continue

Bankrate found that Florida buyers need to earn $114,771 to purchase a median-priced home. New construction can’t keep pace with the demand for affordable housing.
Read MoreExisting-Home Sales Retreated 1.9% in April

NAR: Existing-home sales in the South dropped 1.6% from March to an annual rate of 1.9 million in April. The median price in the South was $366,200.
Read MoreFlorida's April Home Sales, Median Prices Rise

Closed sales, median sales prices rose YoY for single-family, up 5.8% and 4.9% ($429.9K) and for condo-townhouse units, up 1.9% and 3.1% ($335K).
Read MoreVA May Suspend Ban on Buyer Agent Payments

A VA official said the department will temporarily allow veteran buyers to directly compensate their agents. The comments were not an official announcement.
Read MoreImpact of Interest Rates on Mortgage Payments

A swing in mortgage interest rates can translate into hundreds more per month and affect loan approvals. Use our graphic to help clients understand rate changes.
Read MoreBusiness Grant Scams: 7 Red Flags to Watch For

Qualified business grants could be a great way to launch or expand a brokerage, but scams are everywhere. Watch for warning signs.
Read MoreSimple Solutions to Elevate Your Home’s Style

Making a home look better doesn’t always mean an expensive remodel. Consider some smaller, easier projects that can make a big impact.
Read MoreCourt Rejects Stay in Wetlands Fight

The case, closely watched by business and environmental groups, stems from a 2020 federal decision to shift permitting authority to the state for wetland projects.
Read MoreFlorida Property Insurance Industry Stabilizing

Of the 150 insurers in the state’s catastrophic insurance protection program, 10 filed no rate increases for this year, and eight filed rate decreases.
Read MoreAvoid the Top 10 Seller Mistakes

Experienced real estate professionals help get homes priced right without unnecessary and costly improvements that can delay a sale.
Read MoreConstruction of Rental Homes on the Rise

Developers completed 39% more new rental homes in 2023 than in 2022. High prices and rates are keeping owners on the sidelines.
Read MoreFlorida’s Younger Buyers Flock to College Towns

MoneyGeek analyzed more than 320 cities across the U.S. and found Florida homeowners under age 25 gravitate to Gainesville and Tallahassee.
Read MoreNAR Seeks Further Court Review in DOJ Dispute

The association advocates for members, challenging an appeals court ruling that would allow the Justice Department to unilaterally withdraw from its agreement.
Read More$100 Million Approved for HHHP

The bill, which was a 2024 Florida Realtors legislative priority, also includes changes to the Live Local Act. Hometown Heroes Housing Program funding begins July 1.
Read MoreNew Anti-Squatter Law Infographic Available

House Bill 621 allows property owners to take further action against unauthorized people on their property.
Read MoreOne-Third of Homes for Sale Are Newly Built

Redfin reports the share of houses for sale that are brand new is hovering at a level that’s nearly double the pre-pandemic rate
Read MoreCan Tiny Homes Help the Housing Shortage?

Many Americans think local governments should incentivize additional dwelling unit (ADU) and tiny home construction to address housing shortages.
Read MoreStaying Safe and Healthy in Natural Disasters

Research shows natural disasters, including hurricanes, can have negative impacts on cardiovascular health and blood pressure.
Read More‘I Wouldn’t Have This in My Kitchen’

Interior designer Jen Nash said practical choices in a kitchen are important because homeowners spend so much time in the space.
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