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A pool with an ocean view and palm trees. Fla.’s housing market: Median prices, inventory rise in Feb.

ORLANDO, Fla. – March 22, 2019 – Florida’s housing market reported higher median prices and increased inventory (active listings) in February compared to a year ago, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 18,966 last month, up 1.9 percent compared to February 2018.
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Two people jumping in the air on a grassy hill. Fla. consumers’ optimism rises to near-record levels

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 26, 2019 – Consumer sentiment among Floridians increased 2.8 points in February to 100.9 from a revised figure of 98.1 in January – strong levels of confidence haven’t been seen since January 2018, when consumer sentiment reached 101.3 points. This month’s reading is the second highest since March 2002. …continue

A white house with palm trees in front of it. Fla.’s housing market: Median prices, inventory up in Jan.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Feb. 21, 2019 – Florida’s housing market reported more new listings, higher median prices and increased inventory (active listings) in January compared to a year ago, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. …continue

Piggy bank and model house on dollars Dear homebuyers: Please stop thinking you need 20% down

NEW YORK – Feb. 18, 2019 – First-time buyer surveys consistently show the top hurdle to homeownership is saving up for the downpayment. But potential home shoppers may be misunderstanding the amount of money they really need to buy a home.
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A bird flying over the ocean at sunset. Fla. PSC says it won’t regulate Tesla’s solar leases

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Feb. 11, 2019 – The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) issued a declaratory statement that affirms Tesla, LLC (Tesla) can offer residential solar equipment leases in Florida with fears that it will be regulated as if it’s a utility.
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