
Everglades Key to Clean Water Future
Florida’s drinking water depends on the Everglades, but pollution and saltwater intrusion threaten it. Restoration is essential to protect the region’s supply.

Rate Drop Boosts March New Home Sales
Lower mortgage rates and tight existing inventory helped push March new home sales up 7.4% month-over-month and 6% year-over-year, the NAHB said.

March New Home Mortgage Applications Increased
Mortgage applications for new homes rose 5.5% year-over-year and 14% from February, the MBA said. The average loan size fell.