Life’s Short – Avoid Bad Clients
Some clients aren’t a good business fit; others are simply unpleasant. Learn to identify the traits that don’t work for you and find ways to avoid those people.
HUD Grants: $15M for Older Adults Aging in Place
Nonprofits can apply for HUD grants that help older low-income adults modify their homes, allowing “our nation’s seniors to age-in-place with dignity.”
U.S. Confidence Rises – First Time in 3 Months
Overall U.S. consumer confidence rose over 8% month-to-month in August. Attitudes about current conditions moved higher for the first time since March.
Some Insurers Dropping Owners Who Install Solar Panels
Homeowners adding solar panels study energy savings and break-even costs, but they should also call their insurer: Some increase premiums and some cancel policies.
Fla. Consumer Confidence Up for Second Month
The August index from UF rose 4.1 points to 65.2. All five components in the larger index moved higher, with a notable rise in future expectations.
FHFA: U.S. 2Q Prices Up 17.7% – But Over 26% in Fla.
Of 100 metros tracked by government-backed mortgages, 8 Fla. cities hold top-11 spots, with Sarasota-Bradenton (up 36.5%) and Cape Coral-Fort Myers (36.0%) at the top.