FloridaRealtors
- FEMA, Business Aid Available for Milton, Helene 10/14/2024Homeowners, renters and small businesses in Florida counties hit by Hurricane Milton can now apply for FEMA aid and state bridge loans for disaster recovery.amyc
- Benefit of Elevated Homes Stands Out 10/14/2024Homes built to newer elevated construction standards fared better than older structures after the past two hurricanes.amyc
- U.S. Consumer Sentiment Slips 10/14/2024Despite their gloomy responses to economic confidence surveys, consumers have kept spending, thus buoying the economy.amyc
- Rent or Buy? Do Falling Rates Change Anything? 10/14/2024A rent-versus-buy calculator can help potential homeowners determine if they can afford a monthly house payment or should continue to rent.amyc
- Brokers: Documents, Forms and Manuals 10/14/2024Brokers should build a system to ensure all documentation is organized and easily accessible, which could include using transaction management software.amyc
- What to Know About Digital Security 10/14/2024Experts say it’s easier to prevent a cyberattack than to fix one. Cyberattacks on firms with fewer than 10 employees have risen 13% since 2020.amyc
- Hurricanes Milton, Helene: Resources Available Now 10/11/2024Realtors and residents affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene can apply for financial assistance and programs that offer aid for damaged homes and offices.amyc
- NAR Consumer Guide: Fair Housing 10/11/2024The Fair Housing Consumer Guide doesn’t constitute any change in NAR policy. It covers the Realtor’s role in promoting housing equity as well as other matters.amyc
- Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Increases 10/11/2024Rates on 30-year mortgages ticked up to 6.32% on Thursday (Oct. 10) from 6.12% the previous week. Borrowing costs on 15-year mortgages rose to 5.41%.amyc
- American Households: More Dogs, Fewer Babies 10/11/2024As households shrink and birth rates decline, pets are increasingly becoming integral family members. More adults are now caring for pets than children.amyc