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• April New Home Sales Surge May 23, 2025
  New single-family home sales in the U.S. rose 10.9% in April as builders offered incentives to attract buyers despite economic headwinds.
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• RE Q&A: How Can We Stop the Barking Dogs? May 23, 2025
  Constant dog barking may be a legal nuisance. Try talking to your neighbor, then the HOA or city. Document incidents if legal action is needed.
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• Above-Average Hurricane Season Ahead: NOAA May 23, 2025
  NOAA predicts 13 to 19 named storms in the 2025 hurricane season due to warm ocean waters. Hurricane season begins June 1.
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• DeSantis Signs State Parks Bill May 23, 2025
  The governor signed a bill blocking golf courses, resort-style lodges and sports facilities in state parks, a Florida Realtors 2025 legislative priority.
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• Housing Costs Dip Slightly in Early 2025 May 23, 2025
  In Q1 2025, a family earning a median income of $104,200 needed 36% of it to cover the mortgage on a median-priced new home, down from 38%, the NAHB said.
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• Tapping Home Equity: Know Your Options May 23, 2025
  Homeowners across the U.S. hold $11T in tappable equity. Experts urge caution and understanding of loans, HELOCs and other options before borrowing against it.
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• Rates Rise to Highest Level Since Mid-February May 22, 2025
  Rates on 30-year mortgages inched up to 6.86% from 6.81% last week, while rates on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 6.01% from 5.92%.
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• Fla.’s April Housing: Inventory Up, Prices Ease May 22, 2025
  Florida Realtors Chief Economist cites still high mortgage rates as a factor, saying if they fall to 6%, it will help affordability and spur more buyer competition.
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• National Existing-Home Sales Dip in April May 22, 2025
  Existing-home sales slid 0.5% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.00 million. Sales retreated 2.0% from one year ago.
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• House Passes Tax Reform Package, Key Wins for RE May 22, 2025
  The bill retains the current tax rates while including NAR-supported provisions, including a qualified business income deduction increase and the SALT deduction.
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• Small Changes at Home Improve Mood May 22, 2025
  A cluttered space can cloud your thinking, while calm, organized rooms offer a sense of control and mental clarity. Small changes can help.
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• Form Simplicity Selected to 2025 Tech200 May 21, 2025
  Form Simplicity has been named a Top 5 Transaction Management System on the Tech 200, honoring the top tech products for brokerages, teams and agents.
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• Florida Hits New Tourism Record May 21, 2025
  In 2024, Florida saw 143 million visitors, an increase of 1.7% over 2023. The state has welcomed 41.2 million visitors in the first quarter of 2025.
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• DeSantis to Sign Condo Changes May 21, 2025
  The law, which will take effect July 1, extends by one year the deadline for structural-integrity studies, which currently must be completed by Dec. 31, 2025.
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