My Safe Florida Home Program Updates

My Safe Florida Home Program Updates

By Tom Butler A $280 million infusion of funding means new opportunities to take advantage of the My Safe Florida Home program. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) program received $280 million in new funding from the Florida Legislature this year,...
Home Buyer Optimism Grows in June

Home Buyer Optimism Grows in June

By Amy Connolly Fannie Mae says more Americans think it’s a good time to buy a home but concerns over job security and mortgage rates dampened overall housing sentiment in June. WASHINGTON — Consumer sentiment about the housing market dropped in June on job loss...
RE Q&A: Can HOAs Override State Vehicle Law?

RE Q&A: Can HOAs Override State Vehicle Law?

By Gary M. Singer HOAs can enforce stricter rules on commercial vehicles than state or city laws, unless those rules directly conflict with public policy or state law. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Question: Our community does not allow “commercial vehicles” to remain...
More Florida Seniors are Choosing to Rent

More Florida Seniors are Choosing to Rent

By Hillard Grossman A growing number of older adults in Florida are renting instead of owning. From 2013–2023, senior renters rose 22% in Miami and over 80% in Jacksonville. MIAMI – More seniors are stepping away from the burdens of owning a home and, instead, are...
15 Essential Questions for Smart House Hunting

15 Essential Questions for Smart House Hunting

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey When house hunting, focus on what’s most important – including costs, space and potential problems – to avoid buyer’s remorse. NEW YORK – Buying a home is one of the biggest and most considered financial decisions you’ll ever make. Some...
Getting Better Results From AI Chatbots

Getting Better Results From AI Chatbots

By Kelvin Chan Vague prompts lead to weak replies. To get better AI results, be clear, specific and give context. Refine the search and repeat it until it works. LONDON — If you’re using ChatGPT but getting mediocre results, don’t blame the chatbot. Instead, try...