Researchers Maintain Hurricane Season Prediction

Researchers Maintain Hurricane Season Prediction

By Abigail Hasebroock CSU still expects 17 named storms and 9 hurricanes in 2025, with 4 major ones likely. Warm ocean temps fuel activity, but forecast uncertainty remains. FORT COLLINS, Co. — Colorado State University researchers, in an update to their hurricane...
Florida Realtors Awards $233K in Scholarships

Florida Realtors Awards $233K in Scholarships

By Marla Martin Florida Realtors Education Foundation will help 217 students with college costs this year. Since the program started in 2010, it has given nearly $3M in scholarships. ORLANDO, Fla. — As young people head off to college this fall, 217 of them from...
Mortgage Rates Tick Down This Week

Mortgage Rates Tick Down This Week

By Matt Ott The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.84% from 6.85% last week. Rates on 15-year mortgages declined to 5.97% from 5.99%. WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell modestly for the second straight week, but home borrowing...
How Education Is Shaping Homeownership

How Education Is Shaping Homeownership

By Anat Nusinovich Four Florida metros lead the country with the highest homeownership rates, driven by residents with college degrees, a new study found. CHICAGO — The characteristics of homeowners vary significantly across metropolitan areas, shaped by local...
FEMA Faces Shut Down After Hurricane Season

FEMA Faces Shut Down After Hurricane Season

By Skylar Woodhouse, Lauren Rosenthal and Brian K. Sullivan The president said FEMA may be phased out after the 2025 hurricane season, with disaster response responsibilities shifting to states. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said his team will move forward with...
Consumers More Positive on Housing Market

Consumers More Positive on Housing Market

By Amy Connolly Housing sentiment improved in May as optimism rose for mortgage rates, buying and selling conditions, job security and home prices, Fannie Mae said. WASHINGTON — Consumers sentiment about the housing market improved in May with both buyers and sellers...