Florida Leads in International Home Sales

Florida Leads in International Home Sales

International buyers purchased 78,100 U.S. homes over 12 months, reflecting a 33.2% jump from the year before and the first increase since 2017. WASHINGTON – Foreign investment in U.S. homes jumped 33.2% over the past year, with Florida once again claiming the largest...
Florida #1 in U.S. for Economy

Florida #1 in U.S. for Economy

The state ranked No. 3 overall in CNBC’s 2025 Top States for Business, earning high marks for its workforce and other key strengths. NEW YORK – A recent list ranking America’s Top States for Business 2025 shows Florida as having the number one economy in the...
Don’t Fall for Scam-Yourself Attacks

Don’t Fall for Scam-Yourself Attacks

By Leslie Meredith Scam-yourself attacks are rising fast, using AI-generated videos to trick people into handing over money or data. Facebook and YouTube are key targets. NEW YORK – You’ve probably seen them. Facebook ads or YouTube videos promising a fast way...
Florida Sees Surge in Commercial Real Estate

Florida Sees Surge in Commercial Real Estate

Fueled by population gains, tax advantages and a strong economy, commercial real estate investment is surging across the state, experts say. MIAMI — Driven by the dynamic economy, growing population and favorable tax environment, investments into Florida’s commercial...
June Housing: Inventory Climbs, Delistings Grow

June Housing: Inventory Climbs, Delistings Grow

Active inventory climbed 28.1% year-over-year in June to hit a fresh post-pandemic high, but delistings are growing, Realtor.com found. NEW YORK — The Realtor.com June Housing Trends Report reveals a new stand-off between buyers and sellers in today’s evolving...
What Flood Insurance Does, Does Not Cover

What Flood Insurance Does, Does Not Cover

By Sally Ho Most homeowners lack flood insurance, which isn’t included in standard policies even though flooding is the costliest and most common U.S. disaster. SEATTLE — Though natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it’s often a shocking...