Florida Keys Real Estate - Prumo & Carden

03/25/2026

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/03/desantis-signs-coastline-protection-bill?utm_campaign=3-25-26+Florida+Realtors+News&utm_source=iPost&utm_medium=email

Florida will fast-track permits and funding for living shorelines, opening the door to coastal projects that can reduce erosion while easing costs tied to seawalls.

02/20/2026

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2026/02/mortgage-rates-hit-new-three-year-low?utm_campaign=2-20-26+Florida+Realtors+News&utm_medium=email&utm_source=iPost

The average 30-year rate fell to 6.01% and the 15-year to 5.35%. Lower borrowing costs may draw buyers back, steady sellers and boost activity for agents this spring.

10/23/2025

🚨 Big News for Monroe County Homeowners! 🏠
Monroe County has officially removed the 299-square-foot limit on enclosed storage space below stilted homes.

This change, supported by FEMA, allows homeowners to expand storage areas without affecting flood insurance compliance.

While these enclosures still can't be used as living spaces, this move brings Monroe County's regulations in line with other Florida Keys communities.

Code amendments are expected to take 8–12 months, but this is a major step forward for local property owners!



://www.keysnews.com/news/government/monroe-county-removes-enclosure-size-rule/article_a599ac2d-14e1-4d07-ac19-1e854bf7ac36.html?fbclid=IwdGRleANnGohleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHia9VYAW0rCY3d-DcdCPLUY4Xw_WdqWYzHATuUbqIxZDkSgFpDoxdDHO0AER_aem_wpx9XSiGuYZf5Y15-LSTsg

County commissioners voted unanimously on Wednesday, Oct. 15, to eliminate floodplain construction requirements adopted two decades ago after FEMA threatened to withhold federally subsidized flood insurance due to the county’s

08/20/2025

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/08/hometown-heroes-housing-program-reopens?utm_campaign=8-20-25+Florida+Realtors+News&utm_medium=email&utm_source=iPost

Eligible first-time buyers can receive up to $35K for down payments and closing costs through the Hometown Heroes Housing program, a Florida Realtors' priority.

08/15/2025

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/08/florida-shines-best-state-live?utm_campaign=8-15-25+Florida+Realtors+News&utm_medium=email&utm_source=iPost

Florida ranks sixth nationally and highest in the Southeast in WalletHub’s livability study, excelling in economy, quality of life and dining options.

08/06/2025

08/01/2025

07/29/2025

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/07/insurance-reforms-stabilizing-florida-market?utm_campaign=7-28-25+Florida+Realtors+News&utm_source=iPost&utm_medium=email

A Florida consumer group says recent reforms have reduced litigation, lowered Citizens’ policies and attracted new insurers, helping stabilize the market.

07/18/2025

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/07/insurer-okd-take-citizens-policies

Florida Peninsula Insurance Co. is expected to assume up to 40,000 policies from Citizens in late October as part of the depopulation program.

07/03/2025

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/07/two-new-property-insurers-approved?utm_campaign=7-3-25+Florida+Realtors+News&utm_source=iPost&utm_medium=email

Two more property insurers have been approved to operate in Florida, bringing the total to 14 since recent reforms. Officials say the market is stabilizing.