Florida Study Highlights Wage Gap, Homelessness
A Florida Housing Coalition report found a 122% increase in students identified as homeless in the last decade. The income-housing gap is widening.
Fannie Mae: Mortgage Rate Optimism Spikes
Consumers expect rates and home prices to decline in the coming year but they remain cautious about the market and affordability.
Real Estate Wire Fraud: Verify Before Paying
Homebuyers are falling victim to real estate wire fraud, in part due to lax cybersecurity and the complicated sales process. Many never recover their money.
Pink, White or Sugary Shores? Buyers Care
Buyers looking for properties near the beach care about sand because it can impact their overall experience. Agents say high-quality sand is an economic asset.
Helping Your Adult Children Become Homeowners
Helping your adult child purchase a home starts with an honest conversation. Find out if your child wants the help and if you can afford it.
Debby Insured Losses Inch Up
Over 19,000 claims have been filed from Hurricane Debby, which made landfall in Taylor County on Aug. 5. Florida Realtors DRF is accepting applications until Feb. 5, 2025.
Bathroom Reno: Little Changes, Big Impact
Bathroom renovations don’t have to be messy and expensive. For quick changes, add a fresh coat of paint and install new fixtures.
Florida Realtors Introduces New Contract Riders
The new residential contract riders address buyer credits (concessions) and compensation to make the financial terms of transactions more transparent.
Best Florida Cities to Retire
Wallethub ranked Four Florida cities – Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa – as the best for retirement due to lower taxes and high-quality healthcare.
FTC Seeks to Ban Fake Reviews
The Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule that bans reviews and testimonials attributed to people who don’t exist or are AI-generated, among other things.