by Editor | Sep 8, 2025 | General News
By Jay Waagmeester An estimated 904,000 renting households earn less than 60% of the median income and pay more than 40% of their income on housing, a new UF report said. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Homelessness among Florida families rose by 28% in the last three years, a...
by Editor | Sep 5, 2025 | General News
September is Realtor Safety Month, a reminder for agents to use tools and best practices to stay safe on the job year-round. ORLANDO, Fla. – Digital security. Personal protection. Situational awareness. Realtors today face a wider range of risks than in the past,...
by Editor | Sep 5, 2025 | General News
U.S. job growth slowed in August and unemployment rose to 4.3%, boosting expectations of a Fed rate cut that may ease mortgage rates for homebuyers. WASHINGTON – U.S. job growth weakened sharply in August while the unemployment rate increased to nearly a four-year...
by Editor | Sep 5, 2025 | General News
By Fernanda Figueroa New AI tools aim to help Hispanic and underserved buyers overcome language barriers, navigate lending rules and secure mortgages faster. NEW YORK – For many Hispanics the road to homeownership is filled with obstacles, including loan officers who...
by Editor | Sep 4, 2025 | General News
By Alex Veiga The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.5% from 6.56%, while borrowing costs on 15-year mortgages slipped to 5.6% from 5.69%. WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, extending a recent trend that should...
by Editor | Sep 4, 2025 | General News
A Florida House panel will meet in September to discuss property taxes. Gov. DeSantis seeks a 2026 ballot measure to cut them. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes to slash property taxes, a House select committee is expected to meet Sept. 22 and Sept. 23...
