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New Program Covers 75% of Cost to Elevate Homes

The program, Elevate Florida, can help eligible homeowners affected by flooding and substantial property damage who are impacted by FEMA’s 50% rule...

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Possible Tax Advantages for Homeowners in 2025

Costs like mortgage interest and personal property taxes up to a certain limit may be deducted to reduce tax bills, plus some home improvements in certain cases...

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How AI Is Reaching Further into Real Estate

The expansion of artificial intelligence options includes helping to virtually stage a home, speeding up mortgage approvals and fueling smarter property searches...

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Citizens’ Policy Count Remains Stable

As of Friday, Citizens had 942,810 policies; it had 941,158 a week ago. Fla.’s insurer of last resort expects the policy count to drop as depopulation continues...

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U.S. Office Market: Investors Are Coming Back

MSCI data: In 2024, the volume of office building sales rose by 20% from a year ago to $63.6B, the first increase in sales volume since 2021...

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High Prices Are Trump’s Major Economic Challenge

The annual inflation rate has risen in the three months since the November election to 3%, with gasoline prices climbing, recent reports show...

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30-Year Mortgage Rates Continue to Decrease

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.87% from 6.89% last week, but rates on 15-year mortgages rose to 6.09% from 6.05%, Freddie Mac said...

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New NAR Guide Covers Escrow, Earnest Money

NAR explains escrow, earnest money and their role in real estate transactions in its newest Consumer Guide. View all of the guides at facts.Realtor...

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Downsizing: Less Stress, Financial Freedom

The movement is not just about moving to a smaller space; it’s about embracing a lifestyle that prioritizes simplicity, reduced financial burdens and peace of mind...

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Tourism Total Reaches 142.9M

Florida set a new tourism record in 2024, driven by domestic travel. International visits remain below pre-pandemic levels, though Canadian and overseas travel increased...

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