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.
HUD Proposal Seeks to Spark Manufactured Home Innovation & Increase Supply
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.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Proposes to Eliminate Property Taxes
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.
Back to School Sales Tax Holidays 2026
Several states across the nation are holding sales tax holidays during the back-to-school season. Whether you think this is good or bad public policy is for another day; the bottom-line is saving your hard-earned money! Click here to read more.
Housing Starts Plummet in May
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.
State by State Beer Taxes 2026
The Tax Foundation says as we head into the summer months, many Americans enjoy a cold beer at the end of a long day. However, beer taxes might dampen the vibe. Click here to read more.
The Augusta Rule (and why it matters)
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.
Hurricane Season is Upon Us
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.
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