Businesses Seeing Visibility Shift in AI Search

Businesses Seeing Visibility Shift in AI Search

With AI reshaping online search, businesses are seeing visibility tied to credibility, strong content, expertise and clear structure. NEW YORK — As AI-powered tools shift online searches from Q&As to direct, conversational answers, business should be prepared to...
Florida Budget Talks Continue, No Session Set

Florida Budget Talks Continue, No Session Set

Florida leaders say budget progress continues, but no immediate return to Tallahassee is planned, leaving timing up for continuing negotiations. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Plans for Florida lawmakers to return to the Capitol for budget negotiations this month have been put...
Ag ‘Enclave’ Law Opens New Housing Opportunities

Ag ‘Enclave’ Law Opens New Housing Opportunities

A new Florida law allows homes on certain agricultural land surrounded by development, creating more housing opportunities and aligning property use with nearby growth. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday night allowing single-family homes to be...
Strategies to Help Agents Close Deals

Strategies to Help Agents Close Deals

In a slower market, sharper prospecting, clearer expectations and steadier negotiation can help agents hold deals together and protect business. NEW YORK — A slower market is putting more pressure on agents to sharpen both their business habits and their negotiation...
Florida Budget Talks Continue, No Session Set

Lawmakers Continue Work on Property Tax Plan

Redistricting, budget talks and a packed special session agenda mean a property tax proposal is still in the works and might not be ready until late May. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has been campaigning for a large property tax cut for more than a year,...
South Leads March Pending Sales Growth

South Leads March Pending Sales Growth

The region, including Florida, saw the strongest gains, with signings up 3.9% monthly and 2.3% yearly as job growth and price cuts drove activity. WASHINGTON — Pending home sales in March increased by 1.5% from the prior month and declined 1.1% year over year,...