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- Florida disaster recovery projects receive more than $2.5 billion from FEMA noviembre 11, 2026Federal public assistance funding covers more than 500 Florida recovery projects and reimbursements, making local project details useful context for conversations about storm recovery.amyc
- Broadening inflation raises prospect of faster Fed rate hikes noviembre 11, 2026U.S. inflation reached 4% in October, prompting some Federal Reserve officials to favor faster interest rate increases. Persistent price pressures add uncertainty to financing costs and household budgets, complicating homebuying decisions.amyc
- Florida’s migration advantage is changing — but income still flows in noviembre 10, 2026Total population growth misses the nuance of who is moving and how much money they bring with them.amyc
- VA loan research highlights lower upfront costs, payment savings noviembre 10, 2026Realtor.com findings give agents a reason to revisit financing with eligible military buyers, distinguishing down payment barriers from monthly affordability challenges.amyc
- NAR adopts MLS policy changes on copyright, data use noviembre 9, 2026NAR adopted policies addressing listing content copyright, local data feed requirements and permitted uses of MLS information, along with revised qualifications for its MLS Committee.amyc
- Mortgage rates fall for third straight week noviembre 5, 2026The average 30-year rate fell to 7.18% from 7.24% last week, while the 15-year rate dipped to 6.57% from 6.60%.amyc
- DeSantis expands flood emergency; DRF offers help noviembre 5, 2026Seven additional counties are under Florida’s flooding emergency declaration. Florida Realtors’ Disaster Relief Fund is accepting applications from eligible members in the original seven counties.amyc
- DeSantis plans special session on property tax amendment noviembre 5, 2026Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to convene lawmakers before leaving office in January to implement Amendment 3. Approved by 62% of voters, the Florida Realtors-backed measure raises the homestead property tax exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, excluding school district taxes.amyc
- Florida voters approve Amendment 3 noviembre 4, 2026Florida voters approved Amendment 3, backed by Florida Realtors, increasing the homestead exemption and lowering the assessment increase cap for non-homestead properties beginning in 2027. State and local officials will address implementation details.amyc
- Florida consumer sentiment edges up as budgets tighten noviembre 3, 2026Floridians grew more optimistic about the economy’s future in October, but weaker views of current finances suggest affordability remains central to customer conversations.amyc