Mortgage Rates Down for Third Straight Week

Mortgage Rates Down for Third Straight Week

By Alex Veiga Rates on 30-year fixed mortgages rate fell to 6.23% from 6.3% last week, while 15-year rates dropped to 5.58% from 5.65%, giving buyers more breathing room. WASHINGTON — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped for the third week in a row, easing...
New Credit Models Could Bring in More Buyers

New Credit Models Could Bring in More Buyers

By Amy Connolly Updated scoring models will allow government-backed loan programs to consider additional data in underwriting, including rent and utility payment history. WASHINGTON — Federal housing officials on Wednesday announced a major overhaul of mortgage credit...
Businesses Seeing Visibility Shift in AI Search

Businesses Seeing Visibility Shift in AI Search

With AI reshaping online search, businesses are seeing visibility tied to credibility, strong content, expertise and clear structure. NEW YORK — As AI-powered tools shift online searches from Q&As to direct, conversational answers, business should be prepared to...
Florida Budget Talks Continue, No Session Set

Florida Budget Talks Continue, No Session Set

Florida leaders say budget progress continues, but no immediate return to Tallahassee is planned, leaving timing up for continuing negotiations. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Plans for Florida lawmakers to return to the Capitol for budget negotiations this month have been put...
Ag ‘Enclave’ Law Opens New Housing Opportunities

Ag ‘Enclave’ Law Opens New Housing Opportunities

A new Florida law allows homes on certain agricultural land surrounded by development, creating more housing opportunities and aligning property use with nearby growth. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday night allowing single-family homes to be...