City Glow Meets Cottage Flow
Homeowners are blending urban style with cozy countryside charm to create homes that balance bold style with warmth, comfort and personal expression.
Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
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.
My Safe Florida Home Program Reopens Monday
The home-hardening grant program, a Florida Realtors’ 2025 legislative priority, reopens Aug. 4 with $10K matching grants to help strengthen homes against storms.
Florida Consumer Sentiment Mixed In July
More Floridians felt it was a good time to spend in July, reflecting a rebound in consumer confidence. But concerns about inflation and long-term conditions lingered.
Report: Florida Renters Struggle With Housing Costs
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.
Final Walk-Through Key Before Closing
Before closing, buyers should check that repairs were made, no new damage occurred and contract items remain to help prevent costly surprises.
Design Rebellion: Ditch the Beige
A bold home design trend is pushing back against beige minimalism, embracing color, personality and joy to create spaces that feel personal and lived in.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Improves in July
Americans remain concerned about tariffs, but confidence rose two points to 97.2 in July, up from 95.2 the previous month.
U.S. Home Prices Down 0.2% in May
The FHFA said prices are up 2.8% from last year across the United States. In the South Atlantic census division, which includes Florida, home prices increased 1.4%.
Buy Now, Pay Later May Hurt Your Credit
FICO will soon factor buy now, pay later loans into credit scores, raising concerns from consumer advocates about fees, debt risks and missed payments.