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Why Florida Housing Market Keeps Getting More Expensive
Florida’s housing affordability crisis is being driven by surging foreign investment, costly new regulations, and political choices that favor tax cuts over targeted relief. While international buyers snap up nearly half of Miami’s new construction, local leaders like Jacksonville’s City Council slash affordable housing programs.(Learn More).
HOA Boards Face New Budget Law Requirements
Florida’s new HOA law, effective July 1, 2025, requires boards proposing budgets that exceed 115% of the prior year’s (excluding certain expenses) to also present a stripped-down “substitute budget” without discretionary spending for owner consideration that if approved is enacted. The law also tightens oversight on reserve fund investments, mandating “best efforts” for prudent decisions but leaving key terms undefined (More).
Bioplastics Promise, the Pitfalls, and a Leaf Inspired Solution
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed LEAFF, a leaf-inspired bioplastic that is stronger than petroleum-based plastics, degrades at room temperature, and offers improved food protection. By using agricultural feedstocks and even waste streams, this innovation could help build a circular economy that reduces plastic pollution while creating new markets for sustainable farming (Learn More).
Rooting for Growth Bacterial Genes Making Your Legumes Lush
New research from the University of Illinois reveals that certain gene clusters in soil-dwelling rhizobia can significantly boost legume growth. These mobile genes, found in root-dwelling bacteria, could hold the key to naturally enhancing plant vitality in home gardens and farms alike (Learn More).
Greener Than You Think: How Lawns Help Fight Climate Change
New research from Penn State reveals that residential turfgrass plays a surprising role in absorbing carbon dioxide year-round, offering new insights into how lawns influence urban greenhouse gas emissions.(Learn More).
DeSantis Signs Major 2025 Condo Reform Bill to Address Crisis
With Governor DeSantis signing HB 913 into law, Florida is taking a crucial step toward stabilizing its condominium market—offering much-needed financial flexibility to associations and relief to owners grappling with rising costs, as skyrocketing HOA fees and strict safety mandates continue to strain aging buildings and their residents (More).
