DeSantis expands flood emergency; DRF offers help

DeSantis expands flood emergency; DRF offers help By Amy Connolly Seven additional counties are under Florida’s flooding emergency declaration. Florida Realtors’ Disaster Relief Fund is accepting applications from eligible members in the original seven counties. Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded Florida’s

DeSantis plans special session on property tax amendment

DeSantis plans special session on property tax amendment By Ana Goñi-Lessan Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to convene lawmakers before leaving office in January to implement Amendment 3. Approved by 62% of voters, the Florida Realtors-backed measure raises the homestead property tax exemption to $150,000 i

Mortgage rates fall for third straight week

Mortgage rates fall for third straight week By Matt Ott The average 30-year rate fell to 7.18% from 7.24% last week, while the 15-year rate dipped to 6.57% from 6.60%. The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell for the third straight week, offering some relief to prospective homebuyers facing hig

Disaster unemployment aid available after Hurricane Isaias

Disaster unemployment aid available after Hurricane Isaias By Amy Connolly Disaster unemployment assistance applications are open through Dec. 28 for eligible workers, including self-employed individuals, affected by Hurricane Isaias in eight Panhandle counties. Floridians whose jobs or self-employm