4 Things Every New Homeowner Should Know

Key steps, from locating shut-off valves to budgeting for repairs, can help new homeowners stay safe, save money and avoid costly surprises.

Home Equity: What Homeowners Often Get Wrong

Many homeowners misunderstand how equity works, from what it is to how much they can borrow and what that really means for their finances.

Court Refuses to Block Chinese Property Law

A federal appeals court upheld Florida’s law restricting property purchases by most Chinese nationals. Judges said challengers lacked standing and rejected other claims.

Florida Holds Firm as Best State to Retire

The Sunshine State once again ranks as the best state to retire, thanks to its warm climate, coastal lifestyle and lack of state income, inheritance or estate taxes.