Inside the World of Smart Home Devices
Smart thermostats, appliances, lighting, and digital assistants make home automation easy, letting you control temperature, lights, and more remotely.
Fed Cut May Slowly Ease Mortgage Costs
Mortgage rates have already dipped in anticipation of the Fed’s first rate cut since December. Further declines are expected to unfold over time.
Fed Cuts Rates, Signals Two More in 2025
The Federal Reserve cut its key rate to 4.1% and projected two more cuts this year as job growth slows and unemployment ticks higher.
Florida Buyers See Late-Fall Advantage
Realtor.com’s report shows the U.S. market peaks Oct. 12–18 for buyers, while Florida’s best deals arrive late Oct.–Dec. with more listings and lower prices.
Florida Housing Holds Steady Amid Market Pressures
At the Florida Realtors Convention, Chief Economist Brad O’Connor said home sales remain slightly below last year while prices stay well above pre-pandemic levels.
August Housing Starts Slip Amid Cost Challenges
U.S. housing starts fell 8.5% as affordability slowed single-family construction, but lower interest rates may boost future building.
‘Quiet Luxury’ Is Coming for the Housing Market
Wealthy buyers are opting for homes that balance convenience, style, and investment value rather than size and can be purchased in cash.
Deadlines Looming For Hurricane Claims
Florida law allows one year to start a storm claim. Helene deadline is Sept. 26, 2025. Milton deadline is Oct. 9, 2025. Supplemental claims get 18 months.
Housing Market Shifts as Sellers Adjust Prices
Homebuyers are gaining leverage as sellers cut prices, offer concessions and listings linger, though affordability challenges keep sales near historic lows.
Three Paths for Mortgage Rates Ahead
A Fed rate cut is expected Sept. 17, but mortgage rates, shaped by investor demand and Treasury yields, could rise, steady or drop.