​Beginning May 7, adults need a REAL ID (with a star) or passport to fly. Florida driver’s licenses issued since 2010 meet the federal requirement.   

​New insurer Patriot Select launches in Florida with $30M in capital, eyes 24K Citizens takeouts, pledges fast claims and aims to grow in the private market. 

​Homes are selling at varied speeds, but preparation matters everywhere. Agents suggest treating a home search like a job and touring listings promptly. 

​Florida Realtors Pres. Weisheyer: After years of low inventory and rising home prices, “we are experiencing a normalization of the real estate market in our state.” 

​Home buying and selling remained sluggish in March due to the affordability challenges associated with high rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. 

​The rate on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.81% from 6.83% last week, Freddie Mac said. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped to 5.94%. 

​Interior designs from yesteryear – glass blocks, wood-paneled walls and pastel bathrooms – are experiencing a revival.  

​Business credit cards offer higher limits than personal ones, helping build credit and manage spending – if used responsibly and paid beyond the minimum. 

​Success now means speed, strategy, and empathy – agents must deliver clarity, prioritize clients and turn market chaos into confidence. 

​Property taxes are typically prorated at closing. Even if you only lived there a few months, you’re responsible for the full tax bill, but can seek reimbursement from the seller. 

​Experts urge Florida home buyers to dig beyond FEMA maps and ask neighbors, sellers, and inspectors to uncover hidden flood risks before closing. 

​Consumers saw risks across the economy, largely due to trade policy uncertainty and concerns about a possible return of inflation.