Consider Using a Realtor When Selling Your Home
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.
U.S. Labor Market Still Going Strong
The national unemployment rate dropped for the second month in a row, dipping to 4.1% in September. In addition, more jobs were added than economists expected.
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.
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.
Fla. Has Highest New Housing in Floodplains Rate
UM research: 21% of all new housing built in Fla. over past 20 years are in floodplains, which raises flooding concerns. But that figure is actually less than expected.