State Legislators Want to Keep Unpaid HOA Fines From Becoming Liens
With the Legislature meeting in Tallahassee in January to kick off the regular session, this week, state Sen. Victor Torres, D-Orlando, and state Rep....
Charlie Crist Introduces the Fueling Affordable Insurance for Homeowners Act
Last week, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., introduced the “Fueling Affordable Insurance for Homeowners (FAITH) Act” which, he insisted, will “stabilize the home insurance...
Ashley Moody, FTC Take Action to Stop Rental-Listing Platform From Duping Consumers
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced this week that she is joining the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and five other states to take legal...
Marie Woodson Files Bill to Expand Homestead Exemptions For First Responders
Last week, state Rep. Marie Woodson, D-Hollywood, filed a proposal to offer a homestead exemption for first responders.
Current legislation allows state and local officers...
Jimmy Patronis Showcases Florida Home Hardening Initiative Sales Tax Exemption
This week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis highlighted the Florida Home Hardening Initiative, a two-year sales tax exemption on the retail sales...
Florida Housing Market Seeing Higher Inventory Up, Rising Median Prices
Florida’s housing market reported increased inventory (active listings) and higher median prices in September and 3Q 2022 compared to a year ago, despite impacts...
HUD Announces $2.95 Million for Fair Housing Organizations Across Florida
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced this week that it will send $2.95 million to fair housing organizations across Florida.
The...
Marco Rubio Calls on HUD to Address Florida’s Section 8 Properties With Failing REAC...
Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., urged U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Sec. Marcia Fudge to immediately address several of...
Ron DeSantis: Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Hometown Heroes Program Starts Strong
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s “Hometown Heroes” program is off to a quick start, offering more than...
In October, Florida’s Housing Market Saw Higher Median Prices, Inventory
Florida’s housing market reported higher median prices and more inventory (active listings) in October compared to a year ago, though inflation and rising interest...
People From New York, California Propelling Florida’s Growth, Report Finds
At the end of last week, moveBuddha released its Florida state migration report includes the latest 2022 search data to see which cities are...
DEO Announces $1.6 Million in Housing Funds for Veterans Recovering from a Substance Use...
At the end of last week, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced more than $1.6 million in grant funding is available through...
