​Nearly 905,000 low-income renters in Florida pay more than 40% of their income on housing. Efforts to increase affordable units continue as homelessness rises. 

​The home-hardening grant program, a Florida Realtors’ 2025 legislative priority, reopens Aug. 4 with $10K matching grants to help strengthen homes against storms. 

​The Federal Reserve held interest rates at 4.3% for the fifth time this year, citing inflation concerns and tariff uncertainty. The economy grew 3% in Q2. 

​ NEW YORK – Most U.S. adults say they use artificial intelligence to search for information, but fewer are using it for work, drafting email or shopping. Younger adults are most likely to be leaning into AI, with many using it for brainstorming and work tasks. The new findings from an Associated Press-NORC Center for […]

​ NEW YORK – Homes change as families change. Today’s homes are a blend of functionality and cozy vibes to bring both comfort and innovation to family life. Here are some trends from Houzz and Zillow to watch for in 2025: Get hygge Hygge, the Danish word for cozy, continues to be on trend. According […]

​ WASHINGTON —The head of the federal government agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants the mortgage giants to consider accepting a homebuyer’s cryptocurrency holdings in their criteria for buying mortgages from banks. William Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Fannie and Freddie, ordered the agencies to prepare a […]

​ NEW YORK – It is not uncommon to see the smart version of many home devices. The smart home gadgets discussed in this article are mostly products that can help secure your home. For instance, an outdoor security camera is more like having maximum security around the house. A video doorbell ensures you have […]

​ NEW YORK – According to Investopedia, improving curb appeal with renovations can help keep home values up. Landscaping, which includes a deck, is an example, as it can bring a decent return on investment (ROI). Even if you don’t plan to sell your Florida home soon, you still want to maintain or boost its […]

​ NEW YORK – With affluent consumers seeking an emotional connection and alignment with their values, these demands require real estate agents to evolve. A report titled “Luxury Unfiltered” by luxury property strategist Daniel Langer indicated this sector must resonate on a personal and emotional level because it focuses on identity, purpose and authenticity. The […]

​ NEW YORK – America is a nation built by pioneers; people who strove to push on to new places rather than staying where they were and risking stagnation. This spirit is still alive and well in the 21st century, and while the land might have been tamed, the compulsion to keep moving drives many […]

​ News & Media Links to https://events.american-tradeshow.com/flr25 Want to use AI in your business but don’t know where to start? Attend the AI-Powered Real Estate–Boosting Leads, Clients and Efficiency education session at the Florida Realtors® Convention & Trade Expo on Monday, Aug. 25 at 2:45 p.m. Entrepreneur, author and national speaker Abhi Golhar will show […]

​ FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: I have a chain-link fence separating my property from my neighbor’s. They have a bird of paradise and a coconut palm (that hatched from a coconut) that are destroying my fence. We’ve spoken to him, and he did a half-hearted job of fixing the problem. In fact, there was […]