After three months of decline, Floridians grew more optimistic in May, with stronger confidence in making major purchases and in the future of the U.S. economy.

Over a 14-month period starting in September, lenders are phasing in new appraisal reporting for all GSE-conforming loans.

Small businesses should adopt multi-factor authentication on all accounts and have three copies of their data, among other practices.

Real estate pros are being targeted in a crypto scam where fake buyers build trust, show fake profits then steal large sums. The Secret Service and NAR urge caution.

Hurricane season began June 1. Now is the time for Fla. residents to put together an emergency kit, create an evacuation plan and take other steps to prepare.