- As tax season wraps up, reviewing deductions, expenses and retirement contributions can help keep more money in your pocket this year.
- Homebuyers who purchase earlier gain more equity over time, leading to a $119K net worth gap by age 50 compared to those who wait.
- National pending home sales rose 1.8%, with Florida metros like Jacksonville and Miami posting strong gains, signaling steady demand and more closings ahead.
- That unused dining room could be a selling point. Here are seven ways homeowners are reworking the space to fit how people live now.
- Rental scams are on the rise. Agents who educate renters on red flags can help prevent fraud, protect personal data and strengthen their value in the transaction.
- Developers are blending housing with healthcare and wellness amenities, with Florida leading as aging, affluent buyers fuel demand for longevity-focused living.
- Florida Realtors chief economist: For the sixth straight month, closed sales rose for both single-family homes, up 3.9%, and condo-townhouses, up 8.6%.
- Consistent outreach, visibility and collaboration can help maintain referral networks, turning introductions into a steady stream of borrowers.
- The orders direct agencies to cut rules slowing construction and mortgage lending, a move aimed at boosting housing supply and easing affordability challenges.
- Wellness rooms, bold colors and updated outdoor spaces are among the renovation trends shaping homes in 2026, along with simple DIY upgrades like new faucets and cabinet hardware.
- More listings and cooling price growth may reshape housing conditions this year, giving buyers more options while pushing sellers to price strategically.
- Despite a delayed state budget, Florida Realtors secures policy wins and protects the RE industry from unintended consequences during the 2026 legislative session.
- Rising costs and economic uncertainty weighed on households in early March. The survey offers clues about buyer confidence as the spring homebuying season ramps up.
- Inflation concerns tied to the Iran conflict could complicate the Federal Reserve’s next moves as policymakers weigh price stability against a cooling labor market.
