Florida Hometown Heroes can provide qualifying buyers up to $35,000 toward down payment and closing costs. Here’s what changed for 2026, who may qualify, and when the 0% deferred second mortgage must be repaid.

Three unique South Florida home updates include two properties marked recently sold and one new $1.4 million listing. The important part is knowing what each status can—and cannot—tell you before using it in a pricing or purchase decision.