Who are you going to believe about how the flat fee MLS industry works? There are four “business models” offering flat fee MLS listings in Florida: 1) National Website: They Read more
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Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen finalize divorce and begin life as South Florida neighbors
Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady may have just finalized their divorce, but the erstwhile couple will remain in close proximity when in Florida. In fact, they’re practically going to be Read more
Meet the first Gen Z member of Congress: Florida Democrat Maxwell Frost
Gen Z is in the House. Florida Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost, 25, made history during Tuesday’s midterm elections as the first member of Gen Z — anyone born after 1996 Read more
Florida charity king charged with raising millions for firefighters, veterans and cancer survivors but keeping the cash for himself
The callers claimed that they were raising money for charities to help firefighters, wounded veterans and even breast cancer survivors. But prosecutors say that behind it all was a dizzying Read more
I want to move to Florida to be near my grandchildren. My daughter wants me to build a $150,000 addition to her house. Should I do it?
I live in the Chicago area and have recently retired. My daughter and her husband live in Florida. My wife and I thought about getting a condo in Florida so Read more
Move over Florida — Pennsylvania dominates ‘Best Places to Retire’ rankings
Sure, Florida still has some allure for retirees, but Lancaster, Pa. nabbed the top spot for the best retirement destination amid concerns about housing affordability. According to U.S. News & Read more
New Yorkers are ‘stupid’ for moving to Texas, Florida: Wall Street’s ‘Dr. Doom’
The senior economist who earned the nickname “Dr. Doom” after correctly predicting the 2008 financial crisis has ridiculed transplanted New Yorkers for “stupidly” relocating to Sun Belt states during the pandemic. Nouriel Read more
‘It’s pretty much business as usual’: Florida towns in Hurricane Ian’s path targeted by opportunistic real-estate hunters
Less than a month after Hurricane Ian caused widespread devastation to southwestern Florida, investors and other buyers are scouring for housing deals in a region where home prices have soared in recent Read more
I’m 73 and on Social Security. I make about $1,000 a month renting my second home in Florida. But costs are rising. Should I sell my rental?
I am a 73-year-old with two homes in Tampa, Fla. I live in one, and rent the other. I paid $245,000 at a 2.75% interest rate for the one I’m Read more
Elon Musk’s Starlink to help provide Florida with internet access in Hurricane Ian’s wake
Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, will help provide broadband internet access to people in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian. Florida governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, said Saturday that Starlink Read more