Florida has two metros with steep rent declines. The Sun Belt overall has built more housing, and in some areas, rents are falling.

Hurricane Milton caused $25B in insured losses and $38B overall. Hurricane Helene caused $56B in losses, including $16B in insured losses.

State oversight over federal money could advance Everglades restoration more quickly for water quality improvements, the governor said.

NAR’s newest Consumer Guide simplifies homeowners insurance with key insights on costs, coverage and claims to help buyers make informed choices.

Villas, Altamonte Springs and Lauderdale Lakes ranked among the best U.S. markets for affordability and family-friendly living, according to Realtor.com.

Rates on 30-year fixed rate loans rose to 6.93% from 6.91% last week. Rates on 15-year mortgages ticked up to 6.14%.

Home tours rose 2% to start 2025, showing renewed buyer interest. Sales are slower nationally as mortgage rates remain high.

Young adults face delays in homeownership due to high prices and interest rates, and low inventory, with first-time buyer rates at record lows.

First-time buyers are sometimes surprised by ownership costs beyond their mortgage, including taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance and HOA fees.First-time buyers are sometimes surprised by ownership costs beyond their mortgage, including taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance and HOA fees.

Mortgage rates in January could fluctuate due to Fed policies and economic uncertainty, with rates ending the month lower, according to NerdWallet. 

Nearly 40% of homeowners who don’t plan to sell anytime soon say it’s because their home is almost or completely paid off.

Florida saw strong listing growth in December with Miami, Tampa and Orlando leading, giving buyers more options and time to explore.

State leaders aim to minimize the number of policies in Citizens, in part due to the financial risks if the state gets hit by major storms.

Registering to vote, keeping credit card balances low and building credit history can help buyers seeking a mortgage, according to Experian.

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When looking for a new home, focus on the characteristics of the location you want rather than requiring a specific town or community.

Consumer sentiment toward housing ended 2024 well above 2023, driven partly by ongoing expectations of falling mortgage rates.

Florida’s consumer sentiment has seen a notable positive shift, rising nine points in the last couple of months, a UF analyst said.

New York households moved to Florida at more than double the rate of any other state, while Georgia is the most popular destination for Floridians leaving.

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