by Editor | Feb 28, 2025 | General News
Nearly 500,000 Americans fell victim to tax-related identity theft in 2024, with delays averaging two years to get refunds. Experts advise early filing, extra precautions. CHICAGO — Nearly half a million Americans became victims of tax-related identity theft in 2024,...
by Editor | Feb 28, 2025 | General News
By Gary M. Singer A homeowners association could face liability if booting a car also traps another or prevents emergency access. Towing may be a safer option. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Question: Our homeowners association has decided to boot vehicles instead of having...
by Editor | Feb 27, 2025 | General News
By Alex Veiga The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.76% from 6.85% last week, Freddie Mac said. Rates on 15-year mortgages fell to 5.94% from 6.04%. WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the sixth week in a row, a welcome...
by Editor | Feb 27, 2025 | General News
Compared to one month ago, pending home sales retreated in the Midwest, South and West, while the Northeast underwent a slight increase, NAR said. WASHINGTON — Pending home sales pulled back 4.6% in January according to the National Association of Realtors®. The...
by Editor | Feb 27, 2025 | General News
By Jim Saunders The drop coincided with eight private insurers last week being able to assume Citizens policies under what is known as a “depopulation” program. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. last week shed about 100,000 policies,...
