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.

The state’s insurers have sufficient reinsurance capital to weather Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby and another Milton-sized storm this year.

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.

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.

Homes built to newer elevated construction standards fared better than older structures after the past two hurricanes.

Despite their gloomy responses to economic confidence surveys, consumers have kept spending, thus buoying the economy.

A rent-versus-buy calculator can help potential homeowners determine if they can afford a monthly house payment or should continue to rent.

Brokers should build a system to ensure all documentation is organized and easily accessible, which could include using transaction management software.

Experts say it’s easier to prevent a cyberattack than to fix one. Cyberattacks on firms with fewer than 10 employees have risen 13% since 2020.

Realtors and residents affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene can apply for financial assistance and programs that offer aid for damaged homes and offices.