AI Safety Consortium Includes Top Tech Firms

The White House launched its AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) to address key aspects of artificial intelligence (AI).
Read MoreWhy Isn’t the Fed Ready to Cut Rates?

The Fed’s cautious approach to rate cuts comes with risks, including weakening the economy and launching a recession.
Read MoreImportant Strategies for Selling Your Home

Sellers who want to make top dollar can take simple steps, including proper staging, selling at the right time and sprucing up the outside to increase cub appeal.
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Some 60% of Florida’s shoreline is privately owned, so knowing the line between public and private property is important.
Read More Florida’s Single Women Lead in Homeownership

More than 14.5% of homes in Florida are owned by single women, compared to 10% by single men.
Read MoreLawmakers Consider Additional Lease Tax Breaks

Lawmakers are reviewing further cuts to the state lease tax, already slated for a reduction from 4.5% to 2% in June. The tax reduction is one of Florida Realtors’ legislative priorities.
Read MoreHow Couples Manage Their Finances Together

At the end of the day, more than 60% of those surveyed find it easy to manage their finances with their partner.
Read MoreSteps to Securing a Lower Mortgage Rate

Buyers seeking a lower mortgage rate don’t have to just wait for a market adjustment. Instead, they can make changes in their personal finances that could help.
Read MoreEducation Needed to Halt Real Estate Fraud

Real estate fraud costs, on average, $70K per incident, a recent study found. Better education is needed, particularly for those age 65 and older.
Read MoreChatGPT – Your Next Smart Personal Assistant?

Need an assistant to help with daily tasks or booking vacations? OpenAI’s ChatGPT might be the answer in the future.
Read MoreMortgage Rate Optimism Hits Survey High

For the first time since Fannie Mae began its national housing survey (in 2010), a larger share of consumers believe mortgage rates will decrease over the next year, rather than increase.
Read MoreLong-Term Mortgage Rate Stagnant

The average long-term rate remains in the mid-6% range, Freddie Mac said. The rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, popular for home refinances, fell to 5.90% from 5.94% last week.
Read MoreTreasury Proposes Real Estate Transparency Rules

The new regulation would require real estate professionals to report all-cash residential purchases to combat money laundering. A final decision isn’t expected for months.
Read MoreFEMA: Act Now to Prepare for Hurricanes

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging Florida homeowners to protect themselves from strong storms, even though hurricane season starts June 1.
Read MoreFlorida Realtors Leadership Academy: 2024 Class

Thirteen Realtors from across the state will enhance their leadership skills and learn more about Florida Realtors through a number of activities and sessions.
Read MoreTips for Financing a Home Remodel

“We're not typically a proponent of debt, but it is okay to take on ‘smart debt,’ especially if you're increasing the value of your home,” one financial planner said.
Read MoreBuyers Are Shopping Again, Finding More Options

Real estate showings are on the rise and mortgage applications are increasing as rates inch down, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Read MoreNearly 32% of Home Sales in Q4 Were Newly Built

New construction accounted for a large share of home sales in 2023 Q4 because homebuilding has increased and the number of homeowners selling has decreased, Redfin said.
Read MoreFlorida Expands Broadband Access Program

The state announced funding that will bring high-speed internet access to additional rural and small communities, which can open doors for homeowners, businesses and remote workers.
Read More4 Florida Communities Among Best-Selling in U.S.

Communities in Lake/Sumter/Marion, Brevard, Volusia and Orange/Osceola topped lists for best-selling in the United States.
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