Escrow dispute? Legal fees can reduce the deposit

An interpleader action asks a court to resolve competing claims to escrow funds, but the associated fees and costs can leave buyers and sellers with less to recover.

Florida consumer sentiment edges up slightly in September

Floridians were more optimistic about their finances a year ahead but less positive about their current finances and buying major household items.

Amendment 3 webinar answers property tax questions

Florida Realtors’ webinar tomorrow will explain Amendment 3’s proposed property tax changes and address common questions ahead of the November election.

Mortgage Rates Rise to 7.58%

Mortgage rates moved higher again on Tuesday as the bond market continues recalibrating expectations for Fed policy, economic growth, and inflation. The weakness is especially frustrating considering a fairly large drop in oil prices today, but as we discussed yesterday, rates have a lot more on the