by Editor | Aug 20, 2025 | General News
By Ron Hurtibise Cape Coral–based Vision Insurance Exchange is set to launch in November, writing policies statewide except Monroe County as Florida’s market stabilizes. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Suddenly insurance companies seem to be falling out of the sky in Florida....
by Editor | Aug 20, 2025 | General News
AI-driven social engineering is rising, using deepfakes and hyper-personalized attacks. Stay alert and verify requests to avoid being scammed. NEW YORK – Social engineering and AI-driven fraud are climbing to the top of global security concerns. The World Economic...
by Editor | Aug 19, 2025 | General News
By Amy Connolly Eligible first-time buyers can receive up to $35K for down payments and closing costs through the Hometown Heroes Housing program, a Florida Realtors’ priority. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A new application period for Florida’s Hometown Heroes Housing...
by Editor | Aug 19, 2025 | General News
Mortgage applications jumped by 6.8% YoY in July and 7% from June, driven by slightly lower mortgage rates and more newly built inventory. WASHINGTON — The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for July 2025 shows mortgage...
by Editor | Aug 19, 2025 | General News
Housing starts increased 5.2% in July but affordability remains a challenge. Combined single- and multifamily starts fell 2.4% in the South YTD. WASHINGTON — Single-family housing starts posted a modest gain in July as builders continue to contend with challenging...
