by Editor | Sep 8, 2025 | General News
The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act became law on Friday, restricting trigger leads and shielding consumers from unwanted calls, texts and emails. WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 2808, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, bipartisan...
by Editor | Sep 8, 2025 | General News
By Holden Lewis Mortgage rates are holding steady as September begins, with future changes hinging on economic conditions and the Federal Reserve’s next moves. NEW YORK – Mortgage rates are likely to remain mostly unchanged in the first half of September. After that,...
by Editor | Sep 8, 2025 | General News
By Jay Waagmeester An estimated 904,000 renting households earn less than 60% of the median income and pay more than 40% of their income on housing, a new UF report said. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Homelessness among Florida families rose by 28% in the last three years, a...
by Editor | Sep 5, 2025 | General News
September is Realtor Safety Month, a reminder for agents to use tools and best practices to stay safe on the job year-round. ORLANDO, Fla. – Digital security. Personal protection. Situational awareness. Realtors today face a wider range of risks than in the past,...
by Editor | Sep 5, 2025 | General News
U.S. job growth slowed in August and unemployment rose to 4.3%, boosting expectations of a Fed rate cut that may ease mortgage rates for homebuyers. WASHINGTON – U.S. job growth weakened sharply in August while the unemployment rate increased to nearly a four-year...