Florida Real Estate

Buyers can feel confident by carefully considering location, budgeting for costs, getting inspections and understanding HOA rules before making an offer.NEW YORK Buying a home is a dream for many Americans, and one plenty of them have successfully realized.But what happens if that dream becomes a n [Read More]

Living independently is now a key marker of adulthood, as fewer young adults marry or have kids amid rising housing and living costs.WASHINGTON Moving out of the parental home, getting a job, tying the knot and having kids used to be the most common pathway to adulthood, with almost half of 25- to [Read More]

Strategic improvements, including fresh paint and energy efficient features, can help homeowners increase value, build equity and make their homes more marketable.NEW YORK The value of your home can increase or decrease due to any number of factors. Some variables are out of your control like how [Read More]

The home-hardening grant program, a Florida Realtors 2025 legislative priority, reopens Aug. 4 with $10K matching grants to help strengthen homes against storms.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. It started out as a simple first-come, first-serve program offering $10,000 matching grants to owners of older Florida h [Read More]

A front door sets the tone for a home, boosting curb appeal, highlighting architectural details and offering a first glimpse of the owners personal style.NEW YORK Front door colors shouldn't be an afterthought for homeowners. After all, it's the first thing people see when they visit your home. The [Read More]

The states population growth is reshaping real estate, compelling agents to adopt digital tools and social media to attract younger buyers and boost engagement.ORLANDO, Fla. Central Floridas population boom is transforming the real estate market and driving a shift toward digital marketing strategi [Read More]

Affordability headwinds persist as 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rises again, yet the stream of mortgage applicants remains stronger than in 2024.CHICAGO Mortgage rates are hovering in the high 6% range, pressing buyers budgets. Economists have blamed elevated mortgage rates for curtailing what is ty [Read More]

Florida is among the top states seeing new construction price declines, creating potential opportunities for buyers as builders adjust to market conditions.NEW YORK For home shoppers holding out for better prices, now might be the time to start looking. Prices in many of the country's most popular [Read More]

Scams are growing more sophisticated, but experts say steps like limiting data sharing, freezing credit and using two-factor authentication can help.NEW YORK With data breaches and new scams constantly emerging, you might be wondering: How can I keep my financial data safe? The bad news? It's not ea [Read More]

Elimination of state and local tax on commercial leases becomes reality with the governor's signature of a historic tax relief bill. It begins in October.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a historic $1.3 billion tax relief bill (House Bill 7031) on Monday, which included the complete elimi [Read More]