Lawmakers to begin special session on property taxes

Florida lawmakers begin a special session today to consider Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal to expand the homestead exemption and establish a path toward eliminating property taxes on primary residences. If approved by lawmakers, the constitutional amendment would go before voters for consideration.

Tax planning can play a bigger role in long-term wealth building than many realize

Tax planning is often treated as an annual, or quarterly, task tied to filing deadlines, but financial experts say it can have a much larger influence on long-term wealth building if it’s approached as an ongoing financial strategy rather than a last-minute exercise.

Mortgage Rates Set to End Week Much Lower

New home sales pulled back in April after stronger readings in the prior two months. According to the latest Census Bureau and HUD data, sales of new single-family homes fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 622,000 , down 6.2% from March and 11.3% from a year earlier. Inventory moved slightl

NAR Backs Contractor Classification Changes

A proposed federal rule could reshape how independent contractors are classified under labor law, a change real estate leaders say would provide more clarity and consistency for brokers and agents.