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Common Cause Florida reflects on achievements in defending democracy

Today, Common Cause Florida reviewed its achievements for the year in protecting democracy and ensuring fair elections across the state.

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 17, 2024

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Floridians must reapply for mail ballots ahead of special primary election

The upcoming Special Primary Election in Florida on January 28 will determine candidates for Congressional Districts 1 and 6.

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 9, 2024

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Florida sees inflation increase as of October 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 21, 2024

As of October 2024, Florida experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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EDA funds 18 projects to support economic development in Florida during 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 21, 2024

Florida ranked 12th in the US after receiving 18 EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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VA provides 22.8% more home purchase loans in Florida in Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 15, 2024

There were 8,107 VA home purchases in Florida in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $3.3 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Number of VA loans issued in Florida increased by 200.6% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 10,628 home loans in Florida, totaling $4.2 billion, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Florida in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 716 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Florida during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 1,108 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Florida increases from 2022 to 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Florida in the fiscal year 2023 was $376,903, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Florida increases from Q2 to Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Florida in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $401,069, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Florida increases in Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Florida during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $393,844, a 3.3% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Florida increases from Q2 to Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Florida during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $407,544, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 8,107 home purchase loans in Florida in Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 28, 2024

There were 8,107 VA home purchase loans issued in Florida in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $3.3 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Florida ranks 2nd in total VA home loans during Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 25, 2024

Florida ranked second in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 10,628 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Florida ranked 21st in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 22, 2024

With $393,844 in home loans issued, Florida ranked 21st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 10,628 home loans in Florida totaling $4.2 billion in Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 10,628 home loans totaling $4.2 billion in Florida during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Florida experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Florida experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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Florida receives $291.8 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 716 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Florida during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA Purchase Loans in Florida average $401,069 for Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 13, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Florida in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $401,069, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA home loan amount averages $393,844 in Florida for Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 10, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Florida during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $393,844, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Florida average $407,544 for Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 7, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Florida for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $407,544, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.