At What Point Do You Put Up Hurricane Shutters?
Shutters take time to put up and make homes feel like caves – but waiting too long is a mistake. Expert advice: Start once the NHC declares an area hurricane watch.
Don’t Install Solar Panels on Older Roofs
A new law offers significant savings to homeowners who opt for solar roof panels within the next 10 years – but also expensive problems if an old roof needs replaced soon.
2 Fed Officials: We Can Still Avoid a Recession
Boston Fed official acknowledged “apprehension about the possibility of a significant downturn,” but says “a more modest slowdown, while challenging, is achievable.”
Sixth Fla. Property Insurer Declared Insolvent
FedNat Insurance Co. cancelled 56.5K policies in May and agreed to transfer 83K in June, but it doesn’t have enough funds to process its existing claims.
More Sun Belt Buyers Cancel Deals in Aug.
If a metro saw pandemic-era sales surge, it’s more likely to have skittish buyers canceling contracts in Aug. In Jacksonville, 1 out of 4 buyers walked away.