Mortgage Rates Retreat Slightly

Mortgage Rates Retreat Slightly

By Alex Veiga Rates on 30-year mortgages slipped to 6.72% from 6.74% last week while 15-year rates dropped to 5.85% from 5.87%, Freddie Mac said. WASHINGTON – The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage eased to where it was three weeks ago, modest relief for...
My Safe Florida Home Program Reopens Monday

My Safe Florida Home Program Reopens Monday

By Ron Hurtibise The home-hardening grant program, a Florida Realtors’ 2025 legislative priority, reopens Aug. 4 with $10K matching grants to help strengthen homes against storms. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — It started out as a simple first-come, first-serve program offering...
Florida Consumer Sentiment Mixed In July

Florida Consumer Sentiment Mixed In July

More Floridians felt it was a good time to spend in July, reflecting a rebound in consumer confidence. But concerns about inflation and long-term conditions lingered. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer sentiment among Floridians was largely unchanged in July, edging up...
Report: Florida Renters Struggle With Housing Costs

Report: Florida Renters Struggle With Housing Costs

Nearly 905,000 low-income renters in Florida pay more than 40% of their income on housing. Efforts to increase affordable units continue as homelessness rises. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Nearly 905,000 low-income renter households in Florida are struggling to afford their...