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Property insurance experts cautiously optimistic ahead of storm season

Members of the media record Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press conference about Hurricane Milton at the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park in Ocala on Oct. 8, 2024. Posted May 27, 2026 | By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida A “below-normal” year...

Insurance experts cautiously optimistic ahead of storm season

TALLAHASSEE — A “below-normal” year for storms could further a positive trend for Florida’s insurance market, industry experts contend. But because of Florida’s location between the Atlantic and Gulf, homeowners will always be at risk, which will temper any potential reductions to premiums. Heading into...

California’s crippling home insurance market faces massive shake from Frontline sprinklers

California’s crippling home insurance crisis could be saved after a wildfire defense company launched a game-changing product to stop houses burning down. Frontline Wildfire Defense offers a sprinkler system that automatically sprays down a property with a light mist when a blaze is close by. The...

Apartment REIT Consolidation Accelerates as Oversupply Pressures Margins

AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential announced a $69 billion merger that will create the nation’s largest apartment owner with more than 180,000 units, surpassing Greystar Real Estate Partners’ 119,000 units. The combined company expects to cut $175 million in costs within 18 months...