Real estate pros can share the message this homebuying season that strong property appreciation helps sellers make money and buyers build wealth.
About 900K Floridians seek housing they can afford; many may pay over 30% of their monthly income on housing costs, says UF’s Shimberg Center for Housing Studies.
Some research shows that many potential Gen X buyers in Florida want the same sort of active lifestyle communities as retirees, but without a 55-plus age limit.
Consumers are feeling more pessimistic, causing The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index to drop to 92.9 this month; it was 100.1 in February.
The median home renovation spending has gone up 60% since 2020. Find ways to save money by creating and sticking to a budget and balancing DIY with contractors.
Florida homeowners' insurance costs fell 0.7% - the first drop since 2022 - amid reforms. Condo unit and association premiums also fell.
Florida regulators approved three insurers to take up to 135,540 Citizens' policies in June as part of the state’s effort to shrink the insurer of last resort.
FinCEN issued an interim final rule removing reporting mandates for U.S. companies under the Corporate Transparency Act and set new deadlines for foreign companies.
Many business websites remain inaccessible despite legal standards. A scalable approach using AI, human expertise and ongoing monitoring is key to compliance.
The forms help Realtors with residential, commercial and vacant land sales through clearer timelines, updated terms and revised disclosures.
