By Brad Beckett on July 2, 2026

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is warning the public about an identity theft scheme wherein criminals impersonate the owners of vacant property parcels and attempt to illegally sell the property parcels without the owner’s knowledge or consent.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on June 29, 2026

Local Market Monitor recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy.  Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on June 29, 2026

The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in May, 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 580k, which is 7.3% lower than April’s revised rate and is 6.8% lower than one year ago. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on June 26, 2026

Infographic: The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, and will end on November 30, 2026. And, while the National Weather Service is predicting a below-normal hurricane season, if you have property in a hurricane-prone area, or are traveling to one, make sure you know the basics. Click here to read more.

By Tiffany & Melanie on June 24, 2026
Tiffany McBroom and Melanie Sikma ask; Did you know there is a section of the tax code that can let some homeowners earn short-term rental income from their home without paying federal income tax on it, if they follow specific rules? It is often called the “Augusta Rule”. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on June 24, 2026
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has proposed a new rule that would update the federal definition of a manufactured home and create opportunities for innovative multi-story manufactured housing. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on June 23, 2026
The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in May, 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,177,000, which is 15.4% lower than April’s revised number and is 8.7% lower than one year ago. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on June 22, 2026
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed a major overhaul of the state’s property tax system that could eliminate property taxes for most owner-occupied homes. He has called for a special legislative session to consider placing a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would make homestead properties tax-free. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on June 22, 2026
The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales were up 3.8% in May and up 4.8% year over year. Click here to read more.

By Brad Beckett on June 19, 2026
Infographic: The Visual Capitalist says for many Americans, electricity is becoming an increasingly important cost-of-living expense. In today’s chart, they show that Americans pay anywhere from 12¢ to 42¢ per kWh for residential electricity, depending on where they live. Click here to read more.