Real Estate News
Why an Agent Is Essential When Buying a Newly Built Home
For some buyers, there’s a misconception that newly built homes aren’t made to last or fall short of the quality you can find in older homes. Read More
Milton, Helene Insurance Claims Increase
The back-to-back hurricanes that swept across parts of Florida have caused billions in damages, according to the latest insurance estimates. Read More
Zillow: Rate Dip Makes for Lively ‘Last Call’
September saw an uptick in activity from both buyers and sellers, Zillow said. Southern states, including Florida, have tipped towards a buyer’s market. Read More
Converting Hotels into Affordable Housing
Converting older hotels and motels into apartments is a cheaper and quicker endeavor than converting office buildings or building new, experts said. Read More
‘Storm-Proof’ Homes Pass Double-Whammy Test
A community on the Gulf Coast with homes built to withstand Category 5 hurricanes fared well in back-to-back hurricanes and could be a protype for the state. Read More
Experts: Florida Insurance Market Solid
The state’s insurers have sufficient reinsurance capital to weather Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby and another Milton-sized storm this year. Read More
Boomers to Millennials: Ownership is Possible
Baby boomers say young adults could own homes if they tried harder, a new study showed. But young adults face challenges the older generations never did. Read More
Why a Condo Could Be Your Perfect First Home
If you’re looking to break into homeownership but the price of single-family homes has you second-guessing, you might want to consider a condominium (condo) or townhome. Read More
FEMA, Business Aid Available for Milton, Helene
Homeowners, renters and small businesses in Florida counties hit by Hurricane Milton can now apply for FEMA aid and state bridge loans for disaster recovery. Read More