by Editor | Nov 20, 2024 | General News
By Amy Connolly Counties with the highest estimated insured losses from Hurricanes Milton and Helene include Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Manatee. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — With more than 50% of Hurricanes Milton and Helene insurance claims closed, payouts have...
by Editor | Nov 20, 2024 | General News
U.S. News & World Report named three Florida cities to its 2025 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. top 10 list and another seven Florida cities to the top 20. WASHINGTON — Three Florida cities landed in the top 10 of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Places...
by Editor | Nov 20, 2024 | General News
Overall, house hunters prioritize more space, upgrading to a better home or neighborhood or finding a lower cost of living when planning their next move. SEATTLE — Nearly one in seven (13.7%) home hunters say a concern for natural disasters or climate risks in their...
by Editor | Nov 19, 2024 | General News
By Tom Butler Florida Realtors Legislative Caucus grows to 15 with newly sworn in Realtor lawmakers, strengthening the profession’s voice in Tallahassee. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Three Florida Realtors® members took the oath of office for the first time yesterday in...
by Editor | Nov 19, 2024 | General News
Visit Florida bumped up its post-hurricane marketing effort to $6.7 million, aiming to show tourists much of the state has been unaffected by hurricanes. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Visit Florida has added $1 million to an effort to counter fallout from media coverage of...
by Editor | Nov 19, 2024 | General News
Housing starts fell 3.1% in October, with single-family starts dropping 6.9%. Builders expect a more favorable regulatory environment in 2025 to boost the housing supply. WASHINGTON — Housing starts edged lower last month as average monthly mortgage rates increased a...
