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Mortgage rates could hover around 7% through year-end, keeping affordability pressured unless inflation cools enough to change the Fed’s trajectory. Sticky inflation and another potential Fed hike could push mortgage…
In Tampa Bay, pending sales were ↓~6% yearly, and homes averaged 70 days on market, creating more negotiating room for qualified buyers. Property insurance had doubled over five years, while…
Amendment 3 would raise Florida's homestead exemption for qualifying resident homeowners in 2027 and 2028, while cutting annual nonhomestead assessment hikes roughly in half. State estimates showed local governments statewide…
In Florida, >1 in 10 active listings were priced below the seller's purchase price, showing more owners adjusted expectations to move recently. In some Florida markets, nearly half of homes…
A Florida insurer announced avg. homeowners premium cuts >20% for new and existing policyholders in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach, marking its biggest state reduction. State regulators also approved cuts…
In Florida, one community kept drawing buyers after resilient design helped homes stay powered through a major hurricane, showing how durability can strengthen demand. Utility cost worries and outage concerns…
Higher borrowing costs are raising the cost of delaying a purchase, as buyers who wait face potentially larger monthly payments if financing conditions remain elevated. Home prices are not falling…
Preparing early before photos, showings, and buyer visits gives Florida sellers time to spot concerns, organize records, and decide which repairs deserve attention. Start with everyday maintenance like leaking faucets,…
Hernando County’s serious mortgage delinquency rate moved from ~1% to ~2%, a yearly gain of about 1 point among the largest jumps highlighted. The measure tracked mortgages 90 days past…
Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween in Brooksville? Halloween Howl and HCSO Safety Fun Fest returns to Downtown Brooksville on October 24, 2026, offering an evening of…