Florida’s Housing Market Sees New Listings, Median Prices Rise in May
Rising mortgage interest rates, high inflation and still-tight inventory levels were factors influencing Florida’s housing market in May, with fewer closed sales compared to...
Marco Rubio, Jon Ossoff Team Up on the Military Housing Affordability Act
This week, U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., teamed up on a bill to create “ two-year extension to the U.S....
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 Cities Dominate the List of Largest U.S. Rent Increases
Rents for homes and apartments have soared nationwide over the past year, and Florida remains at the heart of a problem overwhelming U.S. consumers,...
Trade Association Sues to Block Enforcement of Special Session Law Targeting Contractors
Home repair contractors are upset at legislation that was passed by the Florida Legislature, claiming the bill is unconstitutional and it unfairly their industry.
The...
Marco Rubio Calls on Biden to Remove Bureaucratic Hurdles Ahead of Hurricane Season
On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., sent a letter urging President Joe Biden to remove bureaucratic hurdles ahead of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane...
Florida’s April Housing Trends Include Higher Median Prices, Limited Supply
Florida’s housing market may be showing some beginning signs of cooling in April, the Florida Realtors noted.
Mortgage interest rates and median home prices continued...
Ron DeSantis Launches Housing Program to Help First Responders, Educators, Military, Veterans, Healthcare Workers
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the June 1 launch of the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program to help Floridians in over 50 critical...
Marco Rubio Continues Fight for New Home Loan Program for Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Teachers
This week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., doubled down on his support of “a new home loan assistance program that makes homeownership more accessible...
Kathy Castor Announces Selection of Community Priority Projects in Tampa Bay Area
This week, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., announced her support for 15 community priority projects for consideration by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee in...
Trade Association Sues Florida Insurance Commissioner for Allowing Property Insurance Companies to Circumvent State...
With the Florida Legislature preparing to debate property insurance legislation during the upcoming special session next week, a nonprofit trade association advocating for the...
Florida Dominates the Rankings in Most Affordable Cities for Home Improvement
According to a new report, the Sunshine State is the most affordable state to renovate your home.
To mark National Home Improvement Month, Lawn Love...
