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- Mortgage rates fall for third straight week 11/05/2026The 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 11/05/2026Seven 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 11/05/2026Gov. 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 11/04/2026Florida 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 11/03/2026Floridians grew more optimistic about the economy’s future in October, but weaker views of current finances suggest affordability remains central to customer conversations.amyc
- Flooding prompts emergency declaration; Florida Realtors opens DRF 11/03/2026Florida Realtors opened its Disaster Relief Fund to assist eligible members with home or office damage after heavy rain and flooding prompted a state of emergency in seven counties.amyc
- Disaster unemployment aid available after Hurricane Isaias 11/02/2026Disaster unemployment assistance applications are open through Dec. 28 for eligible workers, including self-employed individuals, affected by Hurricane Isaias in eight Panhandle counties.amyc
- Real Estate Q&A: Can Leased Solar Panels Derail a Home Sale? 10/29/2026A UCC-1 filing on leased solar panels can block a buyer’s loan, but sellers can usually clear it by transferring the lease or buying it out. An expert advised contacting the solar company early.amyc
- AI can speed up work but still needs your review 10/29/2026Attorney Timothy Shields shared ways to prevent misleading AI-generated listings and photos, protect customer information and set brokerage policies.amyc
- Rates dip to lowest level in more than a month 10/29/2026The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate declined to 7.24%, its lowest level in more than a month, Freddie Mac said. The 15-year rate fell to 6.60%. Both remained above year-ago levels.amyc