Florida's insurance market has been hit hard by a combination of factors, including natural disasters, fraud, and high litigation costs. As a result, many homeowners are finding their insurance polici...
A recent survey found that Florida is a popular destination for both visitors and new residents. And while some choose to leave paradise, the numbers leaving are no comparison to other states across the country. The most common reasons for movi...
According to a recent study by the National Association of Home Builders, the Sarasota region is one of the nation's hottest second-home markets. The study found that the region is particularly popular with retirees and empty nesters looking fo...
A new kind of town is being developed in Southwest Florida on a 17,000-acre ranchland. The town, named Babcock Ranch, aims to be a model of sustainable development, with an emphasis on walkability, green spaces, and cutting-edge technology. The...
While the housing market experienced a significant decline in equity in 2022, North Port-Sarasota homeowners managed to avoid this trend. In fact, Florida had the second-highest percentage of homeowners with positive equity in the country. Comi...
The latest CoreLogic report on US Home Price Insights reveals that national home prices increased about 5% year over year. However Florida saw the highest year over year increase at over 13%. This continues the trend of home price growth seen i...
A new analysis of tax data shows that Florida's tax burden is one of the lowest in the country. The state ranks 45th in terms of overall tax burden, which includes income, property, and sales taxes. This is good news for Floridians, as it means...
Fort Myers Beach is going through an abrupt transformation. Hurricane Ian has left most of the buildings built prior to the 1990’s destroyed. In particular, the iconic businesses that visitors have enjoyed for decades are finding it difficu...
According to a recent study, five Florida metros (North Port-Sarasota, Tampa, Orlando, Cape Coral, and Miami) were among the top 10 cities where home buyers searched for properties online. The study also found that the majority of searches came...
A new restaurant has been approved for construction below the 624 Palm condominiums in downtown Sarasota. The eatery will feature indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a bar area. The location is perfect for residents of the condominiums and a...