Florida Opens Disaster Food Assistance Program to Provide Irma Relief

Florida families seeking food assistance after Hurricane Irma will now be able to apply for disaster-related benefits in 48 counties across the state.

Source: Florida opens disaster food assistance program to provide Irma relief | Miami Herald

Paying Off Your Mortgage Years Ahead Of Time

Just because you signed on for a 30-year mortgage does not mean it has to take that long to pay it off.

Source: Seen At 11: Paying Off Your Mortgage Years Ahead Of Time « CBS New York

Top things to do this weekend on Treasure Coast

Treasure Coast news and information in Indian River County, Martin County and St. Lucie County, Florida

Source: Top things to do this weekend on Treasure Coast

8 Hand-Built Homes Provide an Escape From the Norm

From a tower in New York to a home in Seattle erected by a Swiss craftsman, we found eight homes for sale from coast to coast built entirely by hand.

Source: 8 Hand-Built Homes Provide an Escape From the Norm | realtor.com®

Your Best Mortgage Bank Might Not Be A Bank!

A few years ago, everyone went to “the bank” for mortgages. Or at least 70 percent of home buyers did, according to a new study by the Urban Institute. But today, non-bank institutions have the majority of the mortgage market.

Source: Your best mortgage bank might not be a bank | Mortgage Rates, Mortgage News and Strategy : The Mortgage Reports

US Probes High-Pressure Mortgage Sales Targeting Veterans.

The U.S. is investigating lenders for allegedly pressuring veterans and members of the military into unneeded mortgage refinances — unsavory conduct that not only leads to higher consumer costs but has consequences for one of the world’s largest bond markets.

Lenders allegedly pressured vets and military members into unneeded mortgages and refis.

Source: US probes high-pressure mortgage sales targeting veterans

Calendars | Port St. Lucie, Florida | Official Website

Calendars for government meetings, events & programs, and rentals

The City of Port St. Lucie maintains three calendars on this website:

 

The Government Meetings (below left) lists all government meetings, public and non-public.

 

The Parks & Recreation Calendar (below middle) lists all classes, events and programs by the Parks & Recreation Department.

 

The Civic Center Calendar (below right) lists all rental and hospitality events at the Civic Center.

Source: Calendars | Port St. Lucie, Florida | Official Website