HELOC balances rose 7.2% nationwide in 2024 as more homeowners tap equity amid high mortgage rates and limited refinancing options.
After three months of decline, Floridians grew more optimistic in May, with stronger confidence in making major purchases and in the future of the U.S. economy.
Over a 14-month period starting in September, lenders are phasing in new appraisal reporting for all GSE-conforming loans.
The laws speed up commercial squatter evictions and are a 2025 Florida Realtors' priority. SB 322 was championed by Realtor caucus member Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez.
Small businesses should adopt multi-factor authentication on all accounts and have three copies of their data, among other practices.
Citizens had 818,000 policies in May, fewer than in past years as more policies shift to private insurers. It remains Florida’s largest insurer.
Hurricane season began June 1. Now is the time for Fla. residents to put together an emergency kit, create an evacuation plan and take other steps to prepare.
House and Senate leaders have reached an agreement that enables lawmakers to begin hammering out details of a spending plan today, June 3.
Real estate pros say people who view homes during the week are often more serious buyers, are already prequalified to buy, and usually come with their agent.
Rather than waiting for rates to drop, buyers should be looking at all monthly costs to get a picture of what they can afford, says NAR’s deputy chief economist.
