A new survey finds 81% of aspiring homeowners say down payments and closing costs are major obstacles, with Gen Xers and lower earners most affected.
Closed hospitals, with ideal features for housing, are being converted due to low inventory. In 2023, hospital conversions received $161M in tax credits.
Sellers cut prices as new listings rise 4.2% year over year. Median list price dipped to $412K. Homes stay on market longer but still move faster than pre-pandemic.
Scott Turner, in one of his first official speeches, highlighted private sector solutions and efficiency to address housing affordability.
The SBA extends the deadline to April 27, 2025, for businesses, homeowners and renters in 48 Florida counties for Hurricane Helene and Milton relief.
Floridians’ opinions about current economic conditions were mixed. Their views of future economic conditions are more pessimistic, a UF analysis found.
Homeowners tend to recover about 75% of the cost of a kitchen overhaul at resale, one of the highest ROIs for home remodeling projects.
Lawmakers have more than 1,800 bills prepared for the 60-day session. Some directly impact Florida Realtors® 2025 legislative priorities.
FinCEN announced it won't penalize companies for failing to file Beneficial Ownership Information reports by March 21.
An analysis from the Florida Chamber Foundation found the state welcomed more than 500 new net business migrations last year.
