DeSantis expands flood emergency; DRF offers help
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.
DeSantis plans special session on property tax amendment
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.
Mortgage rates fall for third straight week
The average 30-year rate fell to 7.18% from 7.24% last week, while the 15-year rate dipped to 6.57% from 6.60%.
