Turning Bathrooms Into Personal Spas

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

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

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

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

Hometown Heroes Housing Program Reopens

Eligible first-time buyers can receive up to $35k for down payments and closing costs through the Hometown Heroes Housing program, a Florida Realtors priority.

Single-Family Starts Edge Slightly Higher

Housing starts increased 5.2% in July but affordability remains a challenge. Combined single- and multifamily starts fell 2.4% in the South YTD.

July New Home Mortgage Applications Increase

Mortgage applications jumped by 6.8% YoY in July and 7% from June, driven by slightly lower mortgage rates and more newly built inventory.

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