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Rather than paying a mortgage monthly, make a half payment every two weeks, equaling one extra payment per year. It can shave about 6 years off a 30-year loan.

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An NHC report on Ian finds it the costliest storm in Fla. history and third in U.S. history. Ian hit SW Fla. on Sept. 28 with wind speeds just shy of a Category 5.

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Banks are the tried-and-true method, but other sources for real estate investing include credit unions, microloans and arrangements through a private lender.

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Banking sector chaos and a see-sawing stock market didn’t deeply impact Floridians. UF’s sentiment index for March rose 2 points, surprising UF economists.

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Project Destined teamed up with ULI and four Charlotte RE firms to create one of the few U.S. programs addressing diversity and racial equity in commercial RE.

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How does a lender decide a mortgage rate? In part it’s the buyer’s credit score and other traits, but it also depends on a bank’s investments, outlook and mortgage bonds.

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A stolen social media account can halt a strong marketing campaign if a scammer shutters the account and demands payment to again get access to your followers.

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Many FHA, VA and USDA loans are assumable, which could mean more money for sellers if they can offer financing that’s closer to the pandemic-low range of 3%.

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A Facebook post boost is like an advertisement that not’s strictly an ad. Paying extra will push a listing, for example, out to a much wider audience.

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The Census Bureau says Fla. is now the nation’s fastest growing state, a rank it hasn’t held since 1957. Why? Taxes often get some credit, but it’s mainly the sunshine.

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