County Appraiser: ‘We Don’t Raise Property Taxes’

The Citrus County appraiser says he’s often unfairly criticized for raising property taxes, when it’s based on millage he doesn’t control. He only appraises home values.

Another Surprisingly Strong Day For Mortgage Rates

Just yesterday, we were nodding in agreement and acceptance of the fact that rates were better served by cooling off a bit (read: "rising") after improving at a pace that seemed too quick for the motivations earlier in the week.  In other words, it was a bit of a pickle to explain why Tuesday a

HUD Proposes 30-Day Pre-Eviction Notification Rule

If finalized, the current version of the proposed rule would require landlords in HUD programs to give nonpaying renters a 30-day notice before filing for an eviction.

How to Recession-Proof a Business

“No one has ever found themselves in a recession and said, ‘I wish I had less cash,’” says Jimmy Burgess, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida CEO.