Home Trashed as Owner Struggled to Evict Tenant

Home Trashed as Owner Struggled to Evict Tenant

Compassion for a homeless family turned into a months-long legal battle over eviction that left a Florida property owner with a damaged home and strained finances. BOSTWICK, Fla. — What began as an act of compassion for a homeless family turned into a months-long...
Florida Consumer Sentiment at Three-Year High

Florida Consumer Sentiment at Three-Year High

The latest confidence index from UF found Floridians are feeling more optimistic about their personal finances and about the economy in the next year. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer sentiment among Floridians rose for the third consecutive month in August, reaching its...
Mortgage Rates Fall on Fed Cut Speculation

Mortgage Rates Fall on Fed Cut Speculation

By Kate Wood The average 30-year mortgage rate dipped to the lowest rate in months as markets increasingly expect a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. NEW YORK — Mortgage rates moved a little lower this week, resuming the downward trend we’ve seen as summer...
NAHB: Single-Family Construction Down in 2Q

NAHB: Single-Family Construction Down in 2Q

Most regions posted declines, with the largest drop – 3.8% – in large metros, where multifamily output also fell. But most other markets saw multifamily growth. WASHINGTON — In a sign of a soft housing market, single-family construction posted declines in...
Can’t Pay A Condo Assessment? What’s Next?

Can’t Pay A Condo Assessment? What’s Next?

By Gary M. Singer RE Q&A: Owners are required to pay special assessments. Boards may allow payment plans, while options such as reverse mortgages or selling may help manage costs. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Question: Our condo board just passed a huge special...