U.S. inflation reached 4% in October, prompting some Federal Reserve officials to favor faster interest rate increases. Persistent price pressures add uncertainty to financing costs and household budgets, complicating homebuying decisions.

Seven additional counties are under Florida?s flooding emergency declaration. Florida Realtors? Disaster Relief Fund is accepting applications from eligible members in the original seven counties.

Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to convene lawmakers before leaving office in January to implement Amendment 3. Approved by 62% of voters, the Florida Realtors-backed measure raises the homestead property tax exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, excluding school district taxes.