Third Quarter Tourism Up in Florida

Third Quarter Tourism Up in Florida

Luxury vacation homes Naples Barefoot Beach FL By Jim Turner Despite hurricanes in August and September, Visit Florida estimated 34.61 million people traveled to Florida in Q3, up from the same period in 2023 and 2022. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida posted a record...
New NAR Guide Answers Mortgage, Finance Questions

New NAR Guide Answers Mortgage, Finance Questions

The new Consumer Guide helps answer mortgage and finance questions, covering loan types, concessions and the benefits of working with a Realtor. ORLANDO, Fla.— Do you have customers with questions about mortgages and financing? The National Association of Realtors®...
NAR: Strength in Numbers

NAR: Strength in Numbers

By Stacey Moncrieff Treasurer’s report: National Association of Realtors membership has held steady throughout 2024 and continued to top 1.5 million at the end of October. BOSTON – Membership in the National Association of Realtors® remains near its all-time high....
Florida Home Prices Now Easing

Florida Home Prices Now Easing

Home prices in the larger metro areas, including Miami, Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa, are declining, creating new opportunities for buyers.  MIAMI — The state of Florida remains an attractive destination for real estate and the Realtor.com’s recently released...
Insurance Lawsuits Drop With Reforms

Insurance Lawsuits Drop With Reforms

By Ron Hurtibise Several insurance experts said fewer major hurricanes striking highly populated parts of Florida in 2023 might have contributed to the latest decline in litigation. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Lawsuits against insurers in Florida have continued to decline in...
Florida: Where Wealthy Gen Z Wants to Be

Florida: Where Wealthy Gen Z Wants to Be

Florida, the most preferred destination for wealthy millennials and boomers, is second-most preferred among wealthy Gen Z households. NEW YORK — While the members of Gen Z haven’t had much time to move up the career ladder and accumulate wealth, some have broken...