FFIEC: In 2022, the percentage of home loans to Blacks (7.9% to 8.1%) and Asians (7.1% to 7.6%) rose, but it fell slightly for Hispanics (9.2% to 9.1%).
After a comment period, the agencies finalized a policy on how to handle commercial loan accommodations and workouts for financially troubled firms.
On July 1, a Fla. sales tax exemption period began for Energy Star appliances, but there’s no rush to buy: It runs for a full year, through June 30, 2024.
A DA (domain authority) search ranking estimates the strength of a website to search engines, such as Google – the higher the score, the better.
If a homeowner with a mortgage no longer has property insurance, their lender will “force place” a policy on them. The new regulations make the process fairer.
Federal DOJ officials submitted a 22-page “statement of interest,” saying SB 264 “will cause serious harm to people simply because of their national origin.”
Two Florida Realtors-backed bills – the rental housing bill (HB 1417) and local ordinance bill (SB 170) – clarify rental rules and ease some local regulations.
A good RE coach listens to the agents being taught. It builds teams when people feel valued and heard, plus smart questions make coaches better.
The threshold – now raised to $120M from $75M – offers greater flexibility for lenders when underwriting multifamily large loans.
Florida Realtors: Floridians who plan to celebrate Independence Day away from home should take precautions to protect their residences, like using a timer for lights.
