The Ortelli Team

06/03/2026

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Florida gained $20.6 billion in adjusted gross income as taxpayers moved from other states, according to new IRS migration data. The shift reflects the continued draw of lower taxes, lifestyle preferences and housing affordability.

05/29/2026

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A new survey found many Americans misunderstand what standard homeowners and auto insurance policies actually cover, including flood damage, rebuilding costs and common exclusions. For Realtors, the findings underscore why insurance literacy should be part of affordability and homeownership conversa...

05/29/2026

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You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

05/28/2026

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05/28/2026

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05/27/2026

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Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

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Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O'Connor says statewide inventory levels resemble the 2014-2020 period far more than the post-2008 foreclosure crisis, with single-family supply just 7% above April 2019 levels.

05/20/2026

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Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Hialeah, St. Petersburg and Miami ranked in the top 10 for startups in a new WalletHub analysis of 100 large U.S. cities.