News & Media By Amy Connolly ORLANDO, Fla. — Buying a new home or planning a next move comes with a lot of unanswered questions. The latest Consumer Guide by the National Association of Realtors® aims to demystify some of the process and provide helpful insights. Links to /law-ethics/nar-settlement-sitzer-burnett-lawsuit The resources you need to […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s housing market started 2025 with more new listings and increased inventory (active listings) in January compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing data. “Overall, home sales are still being affected by the combination of mortgage rates, home prices and median incomes,” said 2025 Florida Realtors® President […]
FEMA is borrowing funds to cover flood insurance claims after Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused major damage, depleting NFIP resources from multiple floods.
When deciding to pay off a mortgage, consider if it will help you in the long run. In some cases, it might not be the best financial move.
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Redfin reports 3.7 months of supply in January, the most in six years. Florida ranks high for buyers, with six of the top 10 metros for inventory.
Overall housing starts decreased 9.8% in January, which is 1.8% lower than a year ago. Multifamily decreased 13.5%.
A week earlier, the state’s insurer of last resort had 942,810 policies. Citizens’ policies are expected to decrease soon due to more depopulation efforts.
The IRS began accepting tax returns on Jan. 27 and expects over 140M filings by April 15. Most refunds arrive in 21 days, with some delayed until mid-February.
Most community associations ban residents and guests from feeding wildlife. But if owners keep breaking the rules, it may require legal action.