Olivia Bennett 
A new analysis shows that a $400,000 budget buys more than 2,200 square feet in Jacksonville but barely 860 square feet in Miami, highlighting sharp price-per-square-foot gaps across Florida. The findings underscore how location within the state can dramatically change what buyers get for the same money.
Rooftop solar, home efficiency upgrades, and AI-hungry data centers are turning energy from a background utility into a core driver of real estate value, insurance costs, and local policy. New research from Australia and the U.S. shows how renewables are reshaping both household economics and community-level planning.
Florida’s five biggest auto insurers are signaling average rate cuts of about 8% for 2026, building on reductions already filed for 2025. Regulators say lower loss ratios and stronger carrier results are helping ease one of Floridians’ key household expenses.
Florida’s 1% emergency property insurance assessment will be phased out by October 1, 2026, two years earlier than planned, potentially saving policyholders about $650 million. The move signals improving stability in the state’s embattled insurance market.
Florida consumer sentiment rose for a third straight month in February, signaling improving financial outlooks that can support big-ticket purchases and homebuying decisions. The rebound, however, is far weaker among households earning under $50,000, underscoring a growing divide in market confidence.
An IRS rejection doesn’t mean you’re in trouble, but it can stall your refund. Here’s how to understand the error, fix it quickly, and still file on time.