Florida Realtors Scholarship Apps Now Open

Florida Realtors Scholarship Apps Now Open

Florida residents can apply for 2026-27 academic awards starting at $1,000. Students in any major are eligible if they submit their online application by March 6. ORLANDO, Fla. — Who doesn’t need extra money to pay for college? Whether you’re the parent of a college...
Gmail Introduces AI Writing and Inbox Tools

Gmail Introduces AI Writing and Inbox Tools

By Michael Liedtke New AI features in Gmail can draft emails, answer inbox questions and flag tasks, as Google expands Gemini-powered tools. NEW YORK – More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world’s most popular...
Rising Costs Prompt Rethink of 20% Down

Rising Costs Prompt Rethink of 20% Down

Higher prices and mortgage rates have pushed down payments to record levels, sparking debate over whether preserving savings outweighs putting down more upfront. NEW YORK – The long-standing advice that home buyers should wait until they can put 20% down is being...
Florida Realtors Live: Signs of a Brighter Market

Florida Realtors Live: Signs of a Brighter Market

By Amy Connolly NAR economist Dr. Jessica Lautz, at the Mid-Winter Business Meetings, said easing rates and uneven inventory gains are beginning to improve housing conditions. ORLANDO, Fla. —Lower mortgage rates, gradually rising housing inventory and strong...
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up

By Amy Connolly Consumer sentiment edged higher in January but remains well below last year, as inflation, prices and labor market concerns continue to weigh on confidence. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – U.S. consumer sentiment edged higher for a second straight month in January,...