- The state collected $4.56B in general revenue in May, $84.5M over forecast, with most gains from sales taxes as consumers pre-bought goods ahead of tariffs.
- AI is reshaping real estate. This year’s Florida Realtors Convention features expert-led sessions on tools, strategies and ethical use in daily business.
- Brokers can prioritize their emotional health to lead with resilience, support their teams and maintain long-term success in a demanding industry.
- Buyers are using AI-powered searches, agent-matching platforms and high-tech home inspection tools, among others.
- Renters with pets are on the rise, and new research shows listings that welcome them rent at least eight days faster.
- FBI warns cybercriminals are ramping up social engineering attacks, using deception, AI and deepfakes to trick victims into handing over sensitive info.
- Houseplants improve air quality, reduce stress and brighten rooms. Water only when soil’s dry, monitor humidity and place plants for proper light and temperature.
- A $280 million infusion of funding means new opportunities to take advantage of the My Safe Florida Home program.
- Crypto scams drove most U.S. internet-crime losses in 2024, totaling $9.3B. Older adults lost nearly $2.8B, often to fake investment platforms.
- HOAs can enforce stricter rules on commercial vehicles than state or city laws, unless those rules directly conflict with public policy or state law.
- Agents help buyers and sellers overcome hesitation by focusing on personal goals and market clarity, guiding families to confident decisions despite market shifts.
- Fannie Mae says more Americans think it’s a good time to buy a home but concerns over job security and mortgage rates dampened overall housing sentiment in June.
- When house hunting, focus on what’s most important – including costs, space and potential problems – to avoid buyer’s remorse.
- A growing number of older adults in Florida are renting instead of owning. From 2013–2023, senior renters rose 22% in Miami and over 80% in Jacksonville.
