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Going to an open house? Now you might have to fill out a form, per new homebuying rules
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Going to an open house? Now you might have to fill out a form, per new homebuying rules Changes in home buying and selling practices are underway following a settlement by the National Association of Realtors regarding commissions. Starting August 17, open house visitors will be required to fill out a form indicating whether they have representation. Buyers must now negotiate their own...

As new homeowners insurance companies come to Florida, Citizens banks on steep rate hike proposal
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As new homeowners insurance companies come to Florida, Citizens banks on steep rate hike proposal Florida property owners are considering options with nearly a dozen new private insurance companies entering the market, including Trident Reciprocal Exchange. Citizens Property Insurance approved a 14% average rate increase for 2025, potentially raising homeowner policy rates by 13.5%. The average....

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Will Homes Get More Affordable, Or Not? There's Reason To Think Both
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Will Homes Get More Affordable, Or Not? There's Reason To Think Both Home prices reached a record high, with the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index showing a 5.9% increase over the past year. The market is experiencing conflicting dynamics, as high mortgage rates have discouraged homeowners from selling, creating a "lock-in" effect. However, inventory is ris...

New plan could result in double-digit property insurance rate increase for millions of Floridians
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New plan could result in double-digit property insurance rate increase for millions of Floridians Florida's Office of Insurance Regulation is considering a proposal to increase property insurance rates for Citizens policyholders. The governing board approved an average 14% increase for over a million policyholders in June. The proposed rates include a 13.5% rise for homeowners and a 14.2% increa...

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Florida homeowners face potential 13.5% insurance rate hike from Citizens
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Florida homeowners face potential 13.5% insurance rate hike from Citizens The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation held a hearing regarding a potential rate increase of over 10% for Citizens Property Insurance, which already has the highest home insurance rates in the U.S. Citizens argues that a 13.5% increase is necessary to maintain its role as an "insurer of last res...

Sarasota drops six spots on best cities to live list
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Sarasota drops six spots on best cities to live list Sarasota has moved up to 11th place in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Places to Live” rankings, surpassing Green Bay, which fell to 12th. Both cities scored 6.7, but Sarasota's lifestyle and climate contributed to its higher ranking. The drop is attributed to ongoing affordable hous...

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