DeSantis Signs Bills Targeting Squatters

The laws speed up commercial squatter evictions and are a 2025 Florida Realtors' priority. SB 322 was championed by Realtor caucus member Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez.

Citizens' Policies Down from Past Years

Citizens had 818,000 policies in May, fewer than in past years as more policies shift to private insurers. It remains Florida’s largest insurer.

Ways Small Firms Can Protect Against Cyberattacks

Small businesses should adopt multi-factor authentication on all accounts and have three copies of their data, among other practices.

HELOC Balances Surpassed $45,000 in 2024

HELOC balances rose 7.2% nationwide in 2024 as more homeowners tap equity amid high mortgage rates and limited refinancing options.