WalletHub: Florida Best Place to Retire in 2025
Florida ranked as the best state for retirement in 2025 due to low taxes for retirees, in addition to access to quality medical care and fun activities....
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Elevate Florida Planning in Final Stages
Elevate Florida aims to reduce natural hazard risks by funding structure elevation, mitigation reconstruction and property acquisition projects....
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Consumer Confidence Dipped Again in January
Consumers had been feeling increasingly confident until the past two months, spending more leading to the holiday shopping season, the Conference Board said....
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Home Price Growth Slows as Rates Cool Demand
U.S. home prices rose 4.2% year-over-year, but growth is slowing due to high mortgage rates, according to the FHFA House Price Index....
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Single Women, Rich Millennials Boost Luxury RE
Brokers around the world are seeing a younger generation gravitate towards aesthetically pleasing, historic properties, often driven by pop-cultural touchstones....
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IRS Direct File Available for Florida Taxpayers
The IRS's free Direct File program is available to Florida taxpayers, offering step-by-step support and covering more credits and deductions for the latest tax season....
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FCC Postpones New Robocall Consent Rules
The FCC delayed new robocall and robotext consent rules, originally set for Jan. 27, due to a pending case. Join the NAR webinar today at 2 p.m. for updates....
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Limited Existing Inventory Boosts New Home Sales
New home sales rose 3.6% in December, ending 2024 higher amid limited inventory, the NAHB said. The median price increased 2.1% overall....
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How Can Buyers Secure the Best Mortgage Rate?
Although rates remain high, buyers can work to secure better ones by improving their credit scores and lowering their debt-to income ratios, among other things....
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Fannie Mae: Higher Rates, Lower Sales in 2025
Mortgage rates will close 2025 and 2026 at 6.5% and 6.3%, respectively, up from the previous forecast of 6.2% and 6.0%....
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