Special Report: May 2, 2014
Local governments regain some “home rule” powers over vacation rentals. In 2011, the Legislature passed legislation prohibiting local governments from regulating, banning or creating new rules specific to short-term rentals. …continue →

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – April 25, 2014 – The pace of Florida home construction is more than a positive trend for Florida real estate agents, according to a report from Florida TaxWatch. Housing starts, as a leading economic indicator, provide evidence that Florida is rebounding from the Great Recession.

“Floridians are seeing evidence of economic recovery in every corner,” says Dominic M. Calabro, President and CEO of Florida TaxWatch. “New construction demand is growing, job creation is up, and for the first time since the recession, the state has a budget surplus and is sharing large tax cuts with hardworking Floridians. These positive indicators are giving taxpayers confidence, allowing them to spend more and generating state revenues.”

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Florida Sales up 1% Prices up 11%

RealtyTrac found a 1 percent increase in March home sales month-to-month and also a 1 percent increase year-to-year. It found a statewide price decline of 2 percent month-to-month, but an 11 percent price increase year-to-year. …continue →