Over the next two decades, artificial intelligence and home automation are expected to make homes far more responsive to the people living in them. Keyless, sensor-based entry will replace traditional locks, kitchens will use AI to plan meals around what’s already in the fridge, lighting and heating will adjust automatically to match daily routines, and… Continue reading How AI And Home Automation Are Changing The At Home Experience
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HUD’s New Guidance On Emotional Support Animals
In May 2026, HUD narrowed how it will handle emotional support animal (ESA) complaints under the Fair Housing Act. HUD now says it will no longer accept complaints involving animals that aren’t individually trained to perform a task tied to a person’s disability — effectively applying the ADA’s service-animal standard instead of the more flexible… Continue reading HUD’s New Guidance On Emotional Support Animals
Do Mature Trees Add to Real Estate Value?
Quick Answer Yes. Mature trees add real, measurable value to a property. Most studies and appraisal organizations put the increase somewhere between 3% and 19% of a home’s sale price, depending on the tree species, size, health, placement, and neighborhood. On a $400,000 home, that can mean anywhere from $12,000 to $76,000 in added value.… Continue reading Do Mature Trees Add to Real Estate Value?
Palm Beach County = Wall Street Of The South
Palm Beach County, Florida — anchored by downtown West Palm Beach — has earned the nickname “Wall Street South” because more than 100 financial services firms, including Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Citadel, and Point72, have opened offices or relocated staff there since 2020. Billionaire developer Stephen Ross’s Related Ross is investing roughly $10 billion into… Continue reading Palm Beach County = Wall Street Of The South
Helpful Tips For Selling A Tenant-Occupied Home
Selling a tenant-occupied home requires balancing landlord-tenant law, showings, and buyer expectations. Here’s how to do it smoothly and legally. Quick Answer Selling a home with tenants in it is legal in every U.S. state, but the process depends on three things: what your lease says, your state’s landlord-tenant laws, and whether your buyer wants… Continue reading Helpful Tips For Selling A Tenant-Occupied Home
The Florida Economy Is The 14th Largest In The World!
Florida’s economy just leveled up on the world stage. According to the Florida Chamber Foundation, the Sunshine State’s $1.8 trillion economy is now the 14th largest in the world, moving past both Australia and Mexico. It’s a milestone that puts Florida one step closer to a bigger goal: cracking the top 10 global economies by… Continue reading The Florida Economy Is The 14th Largest In The World!
Foreclosures Increase in 2026
Quick answer: Foreclosure activity rose across the U.S. in the first half of 2026. More than 200,000 properties received foreclosure filings — a 21% jump from the first half of 2025 and a 28% increase from 2024 — according to ATTOM Data’s Mid-Year 2026 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. Florida, South Carolina, and Indiana had the… Continue reading Foreclosures Increase in 2026
Boca Raton Waterfront Homes Recent Sales
Boca Raton waterfront homes recent sales continue to increase in price. We observe high demand for Boca Raton single family homes, with private docks, located east of Federal Highway. For the most recent 3 months as of July 17, 2026, sale prices range from $1.85 million to $75 million: Some other interesting observations about Boca… Continue reading Boca Raton Waterfront Homes Recent Sales
Is the South Florida Housing Market Crashing in 2026?
Short answer: No — South Florida is not experiencing a housing crash in 2026. It’s going through a split-market correction: single-family homes remain in a balanced-to-tight market with modest price growth, while the condo market (especially in Miami-Dade) is genuinely soft, weighed down by high inventory, rising insurance costs, and post-Surfside special assessments. If you’re… Continue reading Is the South Florida Housing Market Crashing in 2026?
The Subscription-Based Generation And Its Impact On Real Estate
The Subscription-Based Generation treats access over ownership as the default. Here’s what that mindset is, and how it’s reshaping housing, rentals, and real estate investment. What Is “The Subscription-Based Generation”? The Subscription-Based Generation refers to younger consumers — primarily Gen Z and younger Millennials — who have grown up paying recurring fees for access to… Continue reading The Subscription-Based Generation And Its Impact On Real Estate