Orlando and Fort Lauderdale are among the nation’s top 30 rental markets for 2024, according to Rent Cafe.

Developers see  luxury condos dotting Florida's shorelines as new construction takes over the first generation of condos. However, it might be tough to convince current residents to sell.

A FEMA survey found roofs built after 2015, after changes to building codes, fared better in high-wind environments.

New mortgage applications increased 10.4% from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Empty-nest baby boomers own 28% of the nation’s large homes, while millennials with kids own 14%. A decade ago, young families were just as likely as empty nesters to own large homes.

New labor rules clarify which workers can be classified as independent contractors and employees.

First-generation condo buildings along Florida's waterways are ripe for demolition to build anew, developers told NPR. But, they said, it's difficult to convince owners to sell. 

Orlando and Tampa are among Zillow’s 2024 top 10 housing markets, partly due to the beautiful weather and affordability.

NAHB: Single-family starts will grow in 2024, but builders will face growing challenges with building material cost, availability and lot supply.

FREC adopted a rule to implement a portion of Senate Bill 264 entitled Interests of Foreign Countries. 

Homeowners are increasingly coming to terms with higher interest rates and aren't waiting to sell, Redfin found.

Artificial intelligence can work for both buyers and sellers as long as the user understands its limitations.

A reduction in the state’s business lease tax – from 4.5% to 2.0% – is expected to take effect in June, weeks earlier than originally planned.

Moody's Analytics found an uptick in vacant office space in 4Q 2023 due to shifting work habits, overbuilding and lingering effects of the pandemic, the Wall Street Journal reported. 

Christopher Waller, an influential member of the Fed's Board of Governors, said he’s feeling confident the economy is moving in a positive direction.

Redfin found the average U.S. household could not afford many of the homes for sale in 2023. The problem stems partly from the housing shortage.

Looking for insights into real estate trends and the outlook for 2024? Find out at Florida Realtors Real Estate Trends on Jan. 19 at the Mid-Winter Biz Meetings.

Mortgage rates climbed to their highest level in four weeks, reaching 6.66%, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. Two years ago, the average rate was 3.45%.

Gia Arvin, 2024 president of Florida Realtors, said lawmakers recognize existing challenges but are optimistic and sincerely want to work with Realtors.

Of millennials, 96% say high interest rates have affected their home-buying plans, and 70% say inflation has affected their plans, a recent survey found.