Hurricane Milton, Helene Insured Losses Top $5B
Counties with the highest estimated insured losses from Hurricanes Milton and Helene include Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Manatee....
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Florida Leads for Best Place to Retire
U.S. News & World Report named three Florida cities to its 2025 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. top 10 list and another seven Florida cities to the top 20....
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Safety, Climate Concerns Drive Home Hunters
Overall, house hunters prioritize more space, upgrading to a better home or neighborhood or finding a lower cost of living when planning their next move....
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No Special Session to Address Condos
New House Speaker Daniel Perez said lawmakers will start addressing condominium issues when they hold committee meetings before the 2025 regular session....
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How to Keep Moving Costs Down
Moving can be costly, but smart planning and knowing hidden fees can save money. Reduce clutter, avoid peak times and pack efficiently to cut costs....
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Columned Homes Making a Comeback?
Classic columns made of synthetic materials and engineered to look like stone, marble or wood are reemerging as a home design trend....
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Three Realtors Join Florida Legislature
Florida Realtors Legislative Caucus grows to 15 with newly sworn in Realtor lawmakers, strengthening the profession’s voice in Tallahassee....
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Post-Storms Tourism Campaign Gets Boost
Visit Florida bumped up its post-hurricane marketing effort to $6.7 million, aiming to show tourists much of the state has been unaffected by hurricanes....
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October Housing Starts Slow on Higher Rates
Housing starts fell 3.1% in October, with single-family starts dropping 6.9%. Builders expect a more favorable regulatory environment in 2025 to boost the housing supply....
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Redfin: U.S. Home Prices Rose 0.5% in October
On a year-over-year basis, home prices rose 5.9%, which is the smallest annual increase since December. Buyer demand is coming back....
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