reclaiming family land lost in the Deep South
Revealed! A black landowner's battle for justiceSaul Blair is fulfilling a promise made to his late mother by battling to...
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Violent crime in the US dropped 4.5% last year, FBI data shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Violent crime in the United States fell 4.5% last year, according to a new FBI report, which...
If your neighbor’s tree falls on your house who pays? What FL law says
Boneyard Beach at Big Talbot Island is Jacksonville's secret beachErosion and tress combine for one of the most unique landscapes...
First-Time Homebuyers Are Dwindling. That’s a Bad Sign for the Economy.
Economists are always watching the housing market as a barometer for the health of the broader economy, and some see...
How Jake Claver is reshaping family office investments in the Web3 era
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoXGSpxGixQRecently on The Rhonda Swan Show “WAKE UP NYC!” edition, Jake Claver shared his insights into digital wealth management, illuminating...
Florida property insurer wants to increase rates 31%. More to come?
See a tornado that formed over Alligator Alley during Hurricane MiltonThe tornado formed Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2024, over Alligator Alley...
US home prices to rise 3.5% this year but tariffs will hinder new construction: Reuters poll
BENGALURU, June 3 (Reuters) - U.S. home prices will rise steadily over coming years on an expected further decline in mortgage rates, according to property experts in a Reuters survey who expressed a near-unanimous view President Donald Trump's tariffs would hinder affordable home construction.The same analysts had said three months ago that affordability and turnover in the market would improve, an upbeat outlook hinging on expectations the Federal Reserve will resume cutting interest rates after staying on the sidelines all year. Sign up here.That optimism has since been tempered with...
Florida property taxes make communities better
Property taxes are not a punishment for homeownership. They are an essential investment in the community that makes homeownership worthwhile.Study eyed for Florida property tax changesExpect an economic impact study as a first step as discussions ramp up about the future of property taxes in Florida.Fox - 35 OrlandoGov. Ron DeSantis recently asked the disingenuously rhetorical question: “Do you ever own your own home?”It’s a provocative statement meant to stir resentment over property taxes as part of a larger pitch to either eliminate or drastically reduce them. But, while such...
Property Brothers build DIY empire
Jennifer Bradley Franklin | Studio GannettDrew and Jonathan Scott are household names, known for their playful banter, attention to detail and commitment to quality on the home renovation projects they film for television shows such as "Property Brothers," "Celebrity IOU" and "Brother vs. Brother." The 47-year-old identical twins — Jonathan, a licensed contractor, and Drew, a real estate agent — didn’t set out to become the most famous siblings in the home improvement industry. Still, they have embraced the journey and sit at the helm of what could easily be...
Zillow to stop showing certain home listings under new guidelines
Mortgage preapproval first-time homebuyersIf you’re a first-time homebuyer, here’s how to get a mortgage preapproved.Starting earlier this month, any property listing that was publicly marketed to consumers but not listed on the local MLS within one business day no longer appears on Zillow.This step is in line with the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy, which aims to prevent exclusive real estate listings and increase fairness among buyers.Corrections & Clarifications: The headline on an earlier version of this story gave the wrong timing. The listing changes will happen later...