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Some passwords are classically bad, like “123456” and “password.” But NordPass put together a list by industry, and some agents may not be as creative as they think.
A nonprofit organization, UnidosUS, wants to help Hispanic families build generational wealth through homeownership. Wells Fargo kicked off a $100M funding effort.
In movies, hopeful business owners make their case before a banker and hope for a loan. But there are more options, such as SBA loans or a line of credit.
Across Fla., 214 young people are getting help with their college costs from the Florida Realtors Education Foundation as they prepare for the 2023-24 school year.
Overall housing starts rose 21.7% in May, and single-family home starts increased 18.5%. A big reason? Buyers can’t find enough existing homes to consider.
A real estate “thought leader” sees the big picture and couples their worldly perspective with RE insights. The result: People trust their judgment and seek them out.
A law effective July 1 adds protections: Citizens, for example, can’t refuse coverage due to open FIGA claims, and policies can’t be cancelled if repairs aren’t done.
NAHB’s monthly builder confidence index: May’s index of 50 – an equal balance between optimism and pessimism – rose to 55 in June.
The gov. says the initial version of the pro-housing, Florida Realtors-backed program has helped 6,753 families. And on July 1, an expanded version will get another $100M.
Towns with a population of 50K or less that need more affordable housing can apply now for a HOPE VI Main Street Program grant up to $1M.