The restoration effort in the Everglades is the largest hydrological restoration project ever undertaken in the U.S and aims to improve the water supply and increase flood protection.

The area that includes Florida saw a .6% decline in seasonally adjusted monthly home prices from December 2023 to January 2024. Home prices in the same area increased 6.1% year over year.

Realtor.com found the week of April 14 will be the best time to sell due to the mix of marketing conditions. Sellers on a national level could get $34,000 more than at the start of the year.

Consumer confidence, a measure of Americans’ current and future economic outlook, rose among consumers aged 55 and over but deteriorated for those under 55, mainly over food and gas prices.

Florida Realtors’ legal team will discuss the proposed NAR settlement of the antitrust litigation during a live online video meeting on Thursday. Realtors are encouraged to submit questions in advance. 

New home sales in the United States dropped slightly in February but are up 5.9% from a year ago. The slight uptick in mortgage rates held back new home sales but builder confidence remains high.

The best way to start a home search is by keeping a top 10 list of essentials and deal breakers. Also, consider your lifestyle, pets, location needs and necessary features, among other things.

When deciding between renting and buying, consider all the factors including the advantages of building equity versus the flexibility of renting. First-time buyers often have limited experience.

In real estate, it’s important to take a close look at trends and demographics. Understanding buyers, sellers and their motives is important to a successful transaction.

Voices created with artificial intelligence (AI) can be produced to sound human. To protect against associated scams, consumer advocates recommend taking precautionary steps.