Happy New Year! Today starts several committee meetings kicking off the 2025 Florida legislative session season. Committee weeks will occur through the end of February and session starts March 4 for 60 days. So far, there are no insurance bills …
I closely watched Florida legislative leaders at the November19 organizational session and besides property insurance being top of mind, workforce housing and affordable shelter were also hot topics. The legislature last year passed the “Live Local Act” to encourage more …
Why were some homes in Hurricanes Helene and Milton heavily damaged while others sustained little or no damage? Much of the answer lies with the building materials and techniques used in their construction. I’m …
A couple of days from now on May 1, dozens of housing experts will convene in St Petersburg to talk. And who is leading the conversation? None other than former state Senator Jeff Brandes who I often call the velvet …
A few reasons Florida’s economy is ahead of the pack, a new report finds a continuing gap in affordable housing for Floridians, the Sunshine State has four of the nation’s five fastest growing metropolitan areas, and …
One of Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s priority bills to make housing more affordable for working Floridians is on its way to Governor DeSantis for his expected signature. The “Live Local Act,” SB 102 by …
Last week, during the Florida Senate’s very first floor debate of the 2023 legislative session, freshman Senator Alexis Calatayud, an incredible and thoughtful legislator from Miami presented SB 102, called the “Live Local Act.” Senate President Passidomo handpicked Senator …
A proposal to improve affordable housing in Florida and allow workers to live closer to their big-city jobs is now headed to the full Florida Senate for consideration. It’s part of priority legislation this …
While Florida leads the nation in a lot of positive economic indicators such as population growth, job growth, and low unemployment, the cost of housing – affordable housing – has become a real challenge. It’s gaining attention …
As housing markets across the country are slowing, Florida is still showing price growth, albeit smaller than it has been over the past year, as the housing market appears to be reaching an equilibrium according …
