New federal housing law expands options in Florida
The ROAD to Housing Act will bring new tools for manufactured housing, local construction, financing and disaster recovery, with changes set to roll out over time.
Florida’s attorney general rewrites property tax amendment for November ballot
Florida’s attorney general rewrote the ballot language for a proposed property tax amendment after a judge found the wording misleading. The measure would increase homestead exemptions beginning in 2027 if approved by at least 60% of voters in November.
Mortgage rates dip slightly for the first time in six weeks
The 30-year fixed rate slipped to 6.67% from 6.69% last week. The 15-year fixed rate also fell, to 5.96% from 6.01%. Both remain above year-ago levels.
Florida draws movers across generations
Florida ranked among the top 10 states for net migration across four generations, with U-Haul data showing especially strong gains among Gen X and millennial movers.