Floridians are optimistic about their personal finances over the next year, and the national economy over the next year and five years, a UF study found.

Multi-generational living offers families financial and emotional support, stronger bonds and shared caregiving responsibilities, NAR research found.

Officials expect the number of Floridians insured by Citizens to drop to nearly 900,000 by the end of the year. Another 343,000 could be assumed by February.

Four Florida cities took top marks some of the most fun in the U.S. with affordable, year-round recreational activities.

CoreLogic said home prices rose by 3.4% nationally in October and are projected to slow to 2.4% by the same time next year.

FPL bills will rise about $12 monthly in 2025 to cover $1.2B in storm recovery. Tampa Electric and Duke Energy are also seeking recovery costs.

Predictive AI is being used to analyze market trends and patterns to help investors while landlords use it to predict maintenance and resource allocation.

Affordability of existing homes edged higher for both median- and low-income families between the second and third quarter, the NAHB said.

Residential construction is shifting to low-density areas due to affordability challenges, high costs, and limited construction options in urban areas.

A key member of the Fed’s Board of Governors said a December rate cut depends on economic data, warning inflation could rise again.