Policy

How Legal Framework Drives Investment Geography

According to Joseph Keshi, founder and CEO of Keshman Property Management, investors often focus on cap rates, appreciation, and tax advantages when evaluating markets....

Florida’s Live Local Act Lets Developers Bypass Local Zoning: Here’s How That Could Reshape Your Neighborhood

Florida’s cities and towns have spent decades crafting zoning rules to control building heights, density, and land use. Now, a state law called the...

3 Big Real Estate Trends Florida Buyers and Sellers Are Dealing With Right Now

Florida’s real estate market has changed significantly over the past two years. Rising mortgage rates, new condo regulations, and...

Florida Keys Pay the Highest Wind Rates Despite Minimal Storm Losses

Real estate expert Ellen Gvili argues that Category 5 construction standards and advanced hurricane-warning systems make the Florida Keys...

Tampa Bay Real Estate Prepares for Policy-Driven Surge, Says Industry Leader

The Tampa Bay real estate market is poised for rapid growth, driven by anticipated policy changes and ongoing demographic...

Home Insurance Is Now the Biggest Affordability Problem in Tampa Bay

Florida’s homeowners insurance crisis has shifted from a secondary concern to the main factor limiting buyer purchasing power in...

Florida Executive Says Residential Investors Have a Narrow Window Before Policy Changes Price Them Out

Industry veteran Jeff Beggins warns that a combination of federal and state policy shifts will soon drive a surge...

Hurricane-Hit Florida Markets Follow a Predictable Recovery Pattern That Creates Investor Opportunity

Florida’s coastal real estate markets follow a consistent recovery timeline after hurricanes, according to Jeff Beggins, Chief Evolution Officer...

Insurance Costs No Longer Top Reason Deals Collapse in Sarasota, Says Realtor

Florida’s insurance crisis has dominated real estate headlines in recent years, with many industry observers citing rising premiums as...

Historic Preservation Rules Are Why Luxury Prices Drop Just 4-8% While Other Markets Fall 15-20%

The Florida Keys present a real estate scenario that often confuses investors: the same historic preservation guidelines and zoning...

Florida Legislature Overreacted to Surfside Collapse, Says Tampa Bay Realtor

New milestone inspection and reserve study requirements have triggered a wave of forced repairs and special assessments, strangling condo...

South Florida Property Management Market Consolidates as Professional Standards Rise

South Florida’s property management sector is undergoing rapid consolidation, with institutional-grade service providers gaining ground over traditional mom-and-pop operators....