by Editor | Oct 8, 2024 | General News
Margy Grant was inducted into NAR’s Dr. Almon R. (Bud) Smith, RCE, AE Leadership Society for her outstanding leadership and a willingness to help others. CHICAGO – Florida Realtors CEO Margy Grant was among the three National Association of Realtors® association...
by Editor | Oct 8, 2024 | General News
By Libby Wells Unless you’re a cash buyer, credit scores are the most important factor lenders consider in a mortgage application. It shows the ability to repay, NEW YORK – Strictly speaking, you don’t need a credit score to buy a house. If you’re paying...
by Editor | Oct 7, 2024 | General News
By Amy Connolly The storm is expected to weaken before it makes landfall, likely in the Tampa area on Wednesday. It could grow in size before moving across the state. ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s on track for a one-two punch from the 2024 hurricane season as Hurricane...
by Editor | Oct 7, 2024 | General News
By Julie Jason Extra mortgage payments can chop thousands off your mortgage. Use a good prepayment calculator to determine your strategy. NEW YORK – Mortgage rates may be declining, which puts new homebuyers in a better position than just a year ago. The 30-year fixed...
by Editor | Oct 7, 2024 | General News
Stacy Horst, co-founder of Erin’s Hope for Friends, is the only Florida winner of NAR’s Good Neighbor and Web Choice Favorites awards. Her charity will receive $12,500. WASHINGTON – Realtor® Stacy Horst with Keller Williams Atlantic Partners in Fernandina Beach is one...
by Editor | Oct 7, 2024 | General News
By Susannah Bryan Condo residents unable to afford repairs to bring the building up to code may turn to selling entire buildings to developers for redevelopment. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – An aging condo on Fort Lauderdale’s barrier island ordered to evacuate because of...