Florida Consumer Sentiment Soars
Floridians are optimistic about their personal finances over the next year, and the national economy over the next year and five years, a UF study found.
The Rise of Multi-Generational Home Buying
Multi-generational living offers families financial and emotional support, stronger bonds and shared caregiving responsibilities, NAR research found.
Citizens’ Policies Drop Below 1M
Officials expect the number of Floridians insured by Citizens to drop to nearly 900,000 by the end of the year. Another 343,000 could be assumed by February.
Learn About Your FinCEN BOI Reporting Requirements
Join NAR’s Legal and Advocacy Team for an important webinar on FinCEN’s BOI Reporting Rule that takes effect on Jan. 1. Noncompliant companies face a $500/day fine.
Florida Cities Shine as ‘Most Fun’
Four Florida cities took top marks some of the most fun in the U.S. with affordable, year-round recreational activities.
October Annual Home Price Growth Stalled
CoreLogic said home prices rose by 3.4% nationally in October and are projected to slow to 2.4% by the same time next year.
Regulators Approve FPL Storm Costs
FPL bills will rise about $12 monthly in 2025 to cover $1.2B in storm recovery. Tampa Electric and Duke Energy are also seeking recovery costs.
How AI Is Changing the Real Estate Market
Predictive AI is being used to analyze market trends and patterns to help investors while landlords use it to predict maintenance and resource allocation.
Report: Families Spend 38% of Income on Mortgage
Affordability of existing homes edged higher for both median- and low-income families between the second and third quarter, the NAHB said.
NAHB: Building Shifts to Suburbs, Outlying Areas
Residential construction is shifting to low-density areas due to affordability challenges, high costs, and limited construction options in urban areas.