AccuWeather: Helene Is One of Worst Hurricanes

AccuWeather: Helene Is One of Worst Hurricanes

As the scope of the loss of life, infrastructure and property damages becomes clearer, estimated U.S. damage and economic loss rises to between $225B – $250B. STATE COLLEGE, PA. – As the scope of catastrophic infrastructure damage, loss of life, business...
Consider Using a Realtor When Selling Your Home

Consider Using a Realtor When Selling Your Home

By Franklin Schneider Home sellers who don’t use an agent are twice as likely as agent-assisted sellers to be unhappy with the results of their sale, says a study from Clever Real Estate. CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. – Home sellers who choose to work without a real estate...
Will Rate Cuts Help Commercial Real Estate Debt?

Will Rate Cuts Help Commercial Real Estate Debt?

Despite the Fed’s decision to reduce its benchmark interest rates, commercial investors may find that it’s too little, too late for their highly indebted properties. NEW YORK – With the recent action by the U.S. Federal Reserve to reduce its benchmark interest rates,...
Helene’s Estimated Insured Losses Top $835M

Helene’s Estimated Insured Losses Top $835M

Fla. Office of Insurance Regulation: With 84,400 claims filed, the state’s estimated insured losses from Hurricane Helene totaled $835,853,221 on Oct. 3. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With 84,400 claims filed, estimated insured losses in Florida from Hurricane Helene have...
Florida Tax Revenue Tops Projection

Florida Tax Revenue Tops Projection

The state’s general revenue collections in Aug. totaled $3.6 billion, 4.3% higher than expected, thanks to a boost from sales taxes and earnings on investments. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – State general-revenue collections in August were 4.3% higher than projected, according...
Mortgage Rates Rise, Still Well Below Last Year

Mortgage Rates Rise, Still Well Below Last Year

By Matt Ott The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.12% from 6.08% last week. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 5.25% from 5.16%. WASHINGTON –The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose to 6.12% this week, the first increase in...