Free help is available for Florida homeowners to appeal denied FEMA claims after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. A national nonprofit offers one-on-one assistance.

Sellers can boost profits by staging, timing the sale, making key upgrades, knowing the local market and enhancing curb appeal, experts say.

Existing-home sales fell in March due to tight inventory, while new-home sales rose as builders met strong buyer demand. Buyers still face competition.

A man posing as a buyer at Tampa-area open houses is accused of touching agents' feet, prompting a safety alert and police warning to stay vigilant.

Some 2025 design trends include lighting as functional art, wallpapered or skirted ceilings, buttery yellows, hand-drawn florals and bold color pops.

Miami, Jacksonville and Tampa rank among the best cities for buyers this spring, with slower sales and more discounts helping shoppers find deals.

Success now means speed, strategy, and empathy – agents must deliver clarity, prioritize clients and turn market chaos into confidence.

Property taxes are typically prorated at closing. Even if you only lived there a few months, you're responsible for the full tax bill, but can seek reimbursement from the seller.

Experts urge Florida home buyers to dig beyond FEMA maps and ask neighbors, sellers, and inspectors to uncover hidden flood risks before closing.

Consumers saw risks across the economy, largely due to trade policy uncertainty and concerns about a possible return of inflation.

Business credit cards offer higher limits than personal ones, helping build credit and manage spending – if used responsibly and paid beyond the minimum.

Interior designs from yesteryear – glass blocks, wood-paneled walls and pastel bathrooms – are experiencing a revival. 

The rate on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.81% from 6.83% last week, Freddie Mac said. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped to 5.94%.

Home buying and selling remained sluggish in March due to the affordability challenges associated with high rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said.

Beginning May 7, adults need a REAL ID (with a star) or passport to fly. Florida driver’s licenses issued since 2010 meet the federal requirement. 

Florida Realtors Pres. Weisheyer: After years of low inventory and rising home prices, “we are experiencing a normalization of the real estate market in our state.”

Homes are selling at varied speeds, but preparation matters everywhere. Agents suggest treating a home search like a job and touring listings promptly.

New insurer Patriot Select launches in Florida with $30M in capital, eyes 24K Citizens takeouts, pledges fast claims and aims to grow in the private market.

The number of state-run insurance policies dropped to 806,966, the lowest since 2022, as private insurers took over policies in a depopulation effort.

Florida’s drinking water depends on the Everglades, but pollution and saltwater intrusion threaten it. Restoration is essential to protect the region’s supply.