A slow economy and global tensions have kept mortgage rates surprisingly low. While still expected to go higher, a dramatic increase isn’t likely this year.
Floridians pay no sales tax Sept. 19-21 on the first $1,500 if buying a qualified energy-efficient product, such as a water heater, ceiling fan, washer, etc.
It’s illegal for telemarketers, which includes Realtors, to place robocalls to private homes or mobile numbers – even phone numbers not on the do-not-call list.
In Fla., 45 counties qualify may apply for money to help bolster their defenses against natural disasters, including potential impacts from global warming.
The Florida Real Estate Commission’s program for students in a real estate field offers scholarships of $1.5K for undergraduates and $2.5K for graduate students.
A new 1% reduction in Fla.’s “insurance tax” on all policies will be decided Wed. Two months ago, regulators nixed a similar 1.3% surcharge effective Jan. 1.