by Editor | Mar 19, 2025 | General News
Secured business loans offer lower rates and higher amounts but require collateral, which can be seized if unpaid. Consider risks, repayment ability and approval time. NEW YORK — For many small business owners, securing financing is crucial for growth and stability....
by Editor | Mar 19, 2025 | General News
A slow increase in policies comes after a major drop last month. The drop coincided with eight private insurers assuming Citizens policies. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The number of policies in the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. continued to slowly increase last...
by Editor | Mar 18, 2025 | General News
Single-family home starts rose 11.4% in February, driven by low existing inventory, but builders face high costs and labor shortages, the NAHB reported. WASHINGTON — Limited existing inventory helped single-family starts post a solid gain in February, but builders are...
by Editor | Mar 18, 2025 | General News
Faux stone is making a comeback as the quality improves. The average project cost is under $12K with a 153% ROI. NEW YORK — Manufactured stone veneer (MSV) has been looked at as a no-no among home designers, but as the quality of the veneer has improved, some...
by Editor | Mar 18, 2025 | General News
By Sarah Parvini The FBI and CISA warn of Medusa ransomware, which steals credentials via phishing and uses double extortion to demand payments. LOS ANGELES — The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning against a dangerous...
