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Florida’s July Housing: Median Prices, Sales Down

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Florida Realtors’ data: No major shifts in trends seen in past months, as economic uncertainty and mortgage interest rates hovering around 6.5% remain factors.

Making Moving to a New Home Less Stressful

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Moving can be stressful for children, but it also provides a growth opportunity. Make it easier by creating daily routines and communicating continuously.

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady

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Rates on 30-year mortgages remain unchanged from last week at 6.58%, while borrowing costs on 15-year mortgages dropped to 5.69% from 5.71%, Freddie Mac said.

NAR: Existing-Home Sales Increase 2.0% in July

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National home sales ticked up in July, led by steady month-over-month growth in the South, Northeast and West. Inventory reached its highest since 2020.

Turning Bathrooms Into Personal Spas

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Homeowners are upgrading bathrooms with spa-like features, including filtration systems and aromatherapy, to create spaces for daily rest and wellness.

AI Scams Get Smarter: How to Protect Yourself

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AI-driven social engineering is rising, using deepfakes and hyper-personalized attacks. Stay alert and verify requests to avoid being scammed.

Adding Porch Pop and Lawn Wow to a Home

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Boost your home’s first impression, aka curb appeal, with simple updates like fresh paint, stone pathways and colorful plants to create a welcoming, stylish yard.

15th New Insurer Approved in Florida Since Reforms

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Cape Coral–based Vision Insurance Exchange is set to launch in November, writing policies statewide except Monroe County as Florida’s market stabilizes.

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