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A sunset over the water with palm trees and boats. Migration Study Finds Big Gains in Some Fla. Metros

ORLANDO, Fla. – Updater, a data company and part of the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) inaugural REach program, looks at data such as Wifi account changes to analyze moving trends and produces quarterly reports on relocations in its United States Migration Report: Q1 2021. Updater’s report analyzes 300,000 moves over the past year. …continue

A house with balloons flying in the sky U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises Sharply Again in April

BOSTON – Consumers appear to be regaining their confidence in the economy, which bodes well for future purchases of anything from homes to appliances.
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose sharply again in April, …continue

Two people jumping in the air on a grassy hill. Consumer Housing Confidence High – Finances Not So Much

WASHINGTON – Freddie Mac research finds uncertainty among renters and homeowners about their ability to pay their rent or mortgage during the pandemic.
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A gazebo and palm trees on the beach at sunset. STATUS OF VACATION RENTAL OPERATIONS BY COUNTY

CURRENT STATUS OF VACATION RENTAL OPERATIONS BY COUNTY – May 23, 2020

The below list represents counties for which DBPR has received and approved a request to operate vacation rentals pursuant to a safety plan submitted by the County Administrator. This listing will be updated upon subsequent approvals of county requests when received and approved by the Department. …continue

Pink stucco home with palms and manicured lawn Vacation Rentals Cleared to Reopen

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Vacation rentals in seven Panhandle counties Tuesday were allowed to reopen with some restrictions, after weeks of being shut down as part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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