by Editor | Nov 19, 2024 | General News
Visit Florida bumped up its post-hurricane marketing effort to $6.7 million, aiming to show tourists much of the state has been unaffected by hurricanes. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Visit Florida has added $1 million to an effort to counter fallout from media coverage of...
by Editor | Nov 19, 2024 | General News
Housing starts fell 3.1% in October, with single-family starts dropping 6.9%. Builders expect a more favorable regulatory environment in 2025 to boost the housing supply. WASHINGTON — Housing starts edged lower last month as average monthly mortgage rates increased a...
by Editor | Nov 18, 2024 | General News
The National Association of Home Builders said builders expect market conditions to improve even with labor shortages and higher building material prices. WASHINGTON — Builder sentiment improved for the third straight month and builders expect market conditions will...
by Editor | Nov 18, 2024 | General News
A new study found of those earning under $50,000 who struggle to afford housing, 21% have delayed or skipped medical treatments while 15% have worked a side hustle. NEW YORK — Nearly three-quarters (74%) of U.S. residents who earn less than $50,000 per year sometimes,...
by Editor | Nov 18, 2024 | General News
By Mike Schneider Exurbs, communities located beyond a city’s suburbs, are attracting newcomers by blending rural charm and suburban sprawl with affordable housing. HAINES CITY, Fla. — Not long ago, Polk County’s biggest draw was citrus instead of people....
