The Importance of Good Credit
Financial research shows disparities among various racial and ethnic groups. With solid credit, mortgage applications and other loans are more likely to be approved.
Milton, Helene Insurance Claims Increase
The back-to-back hurricanes that swept across parts of Florida have caused billions in damages, according to the latest insurance estimates.
Zillow: Rate Dip Makes for Lively ‘Last Call’
September saw an uptick in activity from both buyers and sellers, Zillow said. Southern states, including Florida, have tipped towards a buyer’s market.
Converting Hotels into Affordable Housing
Converting older hotels and motels into apartments is a cheaper and quicker endeavor than converting office buildings or building new, experts said.
‘Storm-Proof’ Homes Pass Double-Whammy Test
A community on the Gulf Coast with homes built to withstand Category 5 hurricanes fared well in back-to-back hurricanes and could be a protype for the state.
Experts: Florida Insurance Market Solid
The state’s insurers have sufficient reinsurance capital to weather Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby and another Milton-sized storm this year.
Boomers to Millennials: Ownership Is Possible
Baby boomers say young adults could own homes if they tried harder, a new study showed. But young adults face challenges the older generations never did.
FEMA, Business Aid Available for Milton, Helene
Homeowners, renters and small businesses in Florida counties hit by Hurricane Milton can now apply for FEMA aid and state bridge loans for disaster recovery.
Benefit of Elevated Homes Stands Out
Homes built to newer elevated construction standards fared better than older structures after the past two hurricanes.
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Slips
Despite their gloomy responses to economic confidence surveys, consumers have kept spending, thus buoying the economy.