Florida Real Estate

Key steps, from locating shut-off valves to budgeting for repairs, can help new homeowners stay safe, save money and avoid costly surprises.NEW YORK -- When it comes to homeownership, knowledge is power. There's a lot to learn when you purchase a new home, and I recommend that you learn these elemen [Read More]

A new roof can raise your homes value, improve curb appeal and reduce energy costs, often paying off more than interior upgrades like kitchen remodels.NEW YORK A new roof can increase your home's value more than a kitchen remodel or a fresh coat of paint, and buyers notice it instantly.That first g [Read More]

WASHINGTON -- Baby boomers continue to dominate U.S. real estate holdings, owning nearly 41% of all property nationwide, almost double that of millennials, according to analysis of Federal Reserve data show by the financial services company Self FinancialDespite making up less than 20% of the popula [Read More]

Two thirds of Gen Z respondents see homeownership as a lifetime goal and plan to make their first or next home purchase in the next 6 years.AUSTIN, Texas When it comes to homeownership, Gen Z is united in their concerns over affordability as 82% of those in Gen Z who own a home or hope to own a hom [Read More]

A Realtor.com analysis shows cash buyers thriving at the high and low ends of the market as financed buyers remain concentrated in the middle.AUSTIN, Texas Nearly one in three homes sold in the first half of 2025 were bought entirely with cash, according to a new analysis from Realtor.com. The repo [Read More]

Hispanic buyers make up over one-third of U.S. homeownership growth, with rising incomes, strong buying power and growing market influence.MIAMI Over the past decade, Hispanic Americans have driven the nations homeownership growth more than any other group. Theyre the fastest growing demographic of [Read More]

Agents should provide appraisers with surveys, upgrades and market insights while verifying credentials and being present during the visit.CHICAGO Understanding the appraisal process is essential to guiding clients with confidence. Appraisers play an important role in real estate transactions, yet [Read More]

Realtor.coms report shows the U.S. market peaks Oct. 1218 for buyers, while Floridas best deals arrive late Oct.Dec. with more listings and lower prices.AUSTIN, Texas The best time to buy a home in 2025 is fast approaching. According to the Realtor.com 2025 Best Time to Buy Report, the week of Octo [Read More]

Quick and inexpensive fixes, such as painting a front door or replacing a worn welcome mat, can help make a great first impression on prospective buyers.MIAMI, Fla. Your home's first big impression is its curb appeal, so if your place is in need of some sprucing up, you may wonder how you can make [Read More]

A Florida House panel will meet in September to discuss property taxes. Gov. DeSantis seeks a 2026 ballot measure to cut them.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. As Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes to slash property taxes, a House select committee is expected to meet Sept. 22 and Sept. 23 to resume looking at the issue.The [Read More]