South Florida Real Estate

Tips for Couples Talking About Money

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NEW YORK — Money might not be the most romantic topic for Valentine’s Day, but talking about finances with your significant other is a key element of a healthy relationship. Money problems are one of the most common reasons couples separate, said Emily Simonian, head of clinical learning at Thriveworks, a mental health company. In … Read more

Raise Credit Score to Better Mortgage Rates

Buyers with good credit scores have a better chance at lower mortgage rates. Here are some tips for improving those scores. NEW YORK – If you intend to buy a new home, or if you intend to take out a loan in the near future for any other reason, you obviously want to have the … Read more

Looking for Love? Buy a Home

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A Valentine’s Day surprise: Love does not just prompt home buying, but home buying appears to prompt love as well, a recent survey found. ©Florida Realtors® Source link

Should You Care About Your Partner’s Credit Score?

Just because someone isn’t financially responsible doesn’t make them a bad fit for a relationship or marriage, one expert said. You could work on improving your finances together. NEW YORK – Discussing credit scores with your partner isn’t anyone’s idea of pillow talk. But the conversation can provide important clues about your beloved’s history with … Read more

AI Safety Consortium Includes Top Tech Firms

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The White House launched its AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) to address key aspects of artificial intelligence (AI). WASHINGTON – More than 200 top AI stakeholders have signed up to a consortium to agree to the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the creation of the U.S. AI … Read more

Lego-Style Bricks Used to Build Apartments

Interlocking bricks made from recycled materials were used to construct Lakewood Village in Palm Springs. The materials are rated to withstand a Category 5 hurricane. PALM SPRINGS – Coastal Construction in Palm Beach County is using building materials that resemble Legos to construct 100 apartments in Lakewood Village over two months, WPTV reported. “We can … Read more

ChatGPT – Your Next Smart Personal Assistant?

Need an assistant to help with daily tasks or booking vacations? OpenAI’s ChatGPT might be the answer in the future. NEW YORK – Now that ChatGPT has had a go at composing poetry, writing emails and coding apps, it’s turning its attention to more complex tasks and real-world applications, according to a new report – … Read more

Education Needed to Halt Real Estate Fraud

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Real estate fraud costs, on average, $70K per incident, a recent study found. Better education is needed, particularly for those age 65 and older. AUSTIN, Texas – Unsuspecting home buyers and sellers are increasingly becoming the target of real estate fraud schemes, with consumer losses exceeding $70,000 per incident due to stolen buyer down payments … Read more

Steps to Securing a Lower Mortgage Rate

Buyers seeking a lower mortgage rate don’t have to just wait for a market adjustment. Instead they can make changes in their personal finances that could help. NEW YORK – Mortgage interest rates have been headlining financial news segments for several years running. Much of that news has been met with less than open arms, … Read more

How Couples Manage Their Finances Together

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At the end of the day, more than 60% of those surveyed find it easy to manage their finances with their partner. NEW YORK — One in 10 Americans don’t know their partner’s salary, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 Americans in serious relationships, engaged or married split evenly by generation revealed that … Read more