by Editor | Oct 18, 2024 | General News
By Amy Connolly Disaster-response resources are available this week in more than 10 Florida counties to help businesses and residents. ORLANDO, Fla. — Home and business owners who need in-person help navigating hurricane-recovery resources can visit Florida Small...
by Editor | Oct 18, 2024 | General News
Pending home sales posted their biggest increase since 2021 recently, but some house hunters are starting to pull back, Redfin said. SEATTLE – Pending U.S. home sales rose 3.2% year over year during the four weeks ending October 13, the biggest increase in three...
by Editor | Oct 18, 2024 | General News
Builder sentiment and easing monetary policy boosted single-family construction. Multifamily fell 9.4% due to tight financing and rising apartment completions. WASHINGTON —With the Federal Reserve beginning an easing of monetary policy and builder sentiment improving,...
by Editor | Oct 18, 2024 | General News
By Kate Payne Massive amounts of sand shifted inland after back-to-back hurricanes. Many residents are now facing costly cleanup. BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. — When a hurricane sets its sights on Florida, storm-weary residents may think of catastrophic wind, hammering rain...
by Editor | Oct 17, 2024 | General News
By Alex Veiga Rates on 30-year mortgages rose to 6.44% from 6.32% last week, according to Freddie Mac. Rates on 15-year mortgages rose to 5.63% from 5.41%. WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the third week in a row, reaching its...
by Editor | Oct 17, 2024 | General News
By Amy Connolly The SBA said disaster survivors should not wait to settle with insurance companies before applying for disaster loans. Also, Milton, Helene insurance claims increased. ORLANDO, Fla. — The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is urging business...
