NAR research also shows the typical first-time buyer is now 40, repeat buyers average 62 and 88% of all buyers used an agent or broker.
The Sunshine State once again ranks as the best state to retire, thanks to its warm climate, coastal lifestyle and lack of state income, inheritance or estate taxes.
Slide Insurance will pay a $250K fine after regulators said it used adjusters not properly appointed and failed to include required disclosures after two major storms.
A federal appeals court upheld Florida’s law restricting property purchases by most Chinese nationals. Judges said challengers lacked standing and rejected other claims.
Mentorship bridges generations, builds confidence and shapes future leaders, creating a ripple effect of growth and connection across workplaces.
Experts say wellness-focused homes, designed for light, air, safety and accessibility, can help residents live longer while strengthening property values.
After torrential rain and flash flooding damaged homes and businesses in Brevard and Lake counties, Florida Realtors opened its Disaster Relief Fund to aid recovery.
Higher prices and rates are driving demand for in-law suites, which offer privacy, shared costs and independence in multigenerational living arrangements.
The longest full government shutdown in U.S. history is delaying sales and could lead to catastrophic risk for homeowners and businesses in flood zones, NAR said.
Homeowners staying put should focus on projects with strong resale value — like kitchen, bath and flooring updates — and avoid overly personalized upgrades.
