Beware of ‘Too Good to Be True’ Lenders

Some target homeowners with high equity and low cashflow – so mainly older adults – with a promise that home equity can help them make ends meet.

Fannie, Freddie OK Fla.’s Ins. Rating Proposal

In July, insurance-company rater Demotech threatened the existence of many Fla. insurers. But in a rare bit of industry good news, Fla.’s back-up proposal was approved.

Some Leaving Hurricane Areas Now Face Wildfires

Wildfires don’t scare people the way hurricanes do – but they should. Most people consider it a Western U.S. problem, but large areas of the U.S. face the risk of fires.

Today’s Market? The Great Stabilization

Florida Realtors economist: The RE market changed rapidly this year, and the frenzy to buy-sell faded as more owners and renters decided to just stay where they are.