Debby Insured Losses Near $120M

More than 18,000 claims have been filed from Hurricane Debby, which made landfall Aug. 5 in Taylor County. Most involve residential property.

Renting vs. Buying

Homeowners have more control over decorating decisions, fewer noise restrictions and can put down roots. Renters have fewer responsibilities but more restrictions.

U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises in August

Americans seem to be more optimistic about current economic conditions and also have a more positive outlook for the future, a research group said.

FHFA: U.S. Home Prices Up 5.7% in Last Year

Home prices across the nation were up 0.9% from Q1 2024. Florida has seen a 4.8% four-quarter appreciation and 79.3% five-year appreciation.