Florida lawmakers debate property taxA House panel began a review of property taxes as it examines potential changes that could have a significant impact on local governments.Fox - 35 OrlandoThe Florida Legislature is considering eight bills aimed at reducing or eliminating property taxes.Critics...
Tracking Hurricane Melissa: Maps, models
CENTRAL FLORIDA IS AGAIN A HURRICANE HOTSPOT THIS YEAR. OH MY GOD. MAKE SURE THAT YOU’RE PREPARING FOR THE POTENTIAL THAT YOU MAY HAVE TO EVACUATE. WE’VE SEEN THE IMPACT OF CATASTROPHIC STORMS. EVERY LOT THAT’S EMPTY WAS SOMEBODY’S...
Surging electricity demand and prices have recently been driven by the rapid construction of data centers needed to train and operate artificial intelligence systems. And those power-hungry AI data hubs may create unanticipated consequences for consumers — including increased housing costs.
The 30-year fixed-rate...
Both home and auto insurance rates have soared since 2020, with increases averaging 25 percent to 50 percent for home coverage and 40 percent to 50 percent for auto coverage in Maryland, according to an analysis by The Wall Street Journal.Homeowners insurance rates...
From 2021 through 2024, the number of homes sold in the Twin Cities metropolitan area that were affordable to low- and moderate-income buyers dropped 61 percent. During the same time period, cash buyers captured an increasing share of such affordable homes. Looking at...
