Hurricane Season Forecast Eased

Hurricane Season Forecast Eased

AccuWeather trimmed its hurricane outlook to 13–16 storms and 6–9 hurricanes, citing dry air, dust and wind shear, though Gulf waters remain very warm. MIAMI – While the U.S. remains forecast to be directly affected by three to six hurricanes before the Nov. 30 end of...
Jobless Claims Dip in State, Jump Nationally

Jobless Claims Dip in State, Jump Nationally

Florida’s jobless claims fell 1.7% to 5,624 last week, while U.S. filings surged 11% to 263,000, which was the highest weekly total since 2021. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida had a slight dip in first-time unemployment claims last week, while applications nationally...
Mortgage Rates Dip to Year Low

Mortgage Rates Dip to Year Low

By Alex Veiga Rates on 30-year mortgage rate eased to 6.35% from 6.5% last week, while 15-year rates slipped to 5.5% from 5.6%. WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell this week to its lowest level in nearly a year, reflecting a pullback in...
Turning Global Connections into Biz Opportunities

Turning Global Connections into Biz Opportunities

By Marla Martin Lessons from convention: Real estate is local and global. TRREB CEO shared Canadian market insights: 71% of Canadians who buy real estate in the U.S. choose Florida. ORLANDO, Fla. — If you’ve ever wondered whether international connections matter to...
Pool Deck Failure Linked to Condo Collapse

Pool Deck Failure Linked to Condo Collapse

By Curt Anderson The Champlain Towers South pool deck began falling down at least seven minutes before the tower, suggesting the pool dragged the building down with it, experts said. MIAMI, Fla. – Federal investigators have zeroed in on flaws in the pool deck as the...