U.S. News & World Report ranked 22 Florida cities among the nation’s best places to live, with communities across South Florida, Central Florida, the Gulf Coast and North Florida making the list.

A quit-claim deed transfers ownership interest in a property, but it does not remove a borrower from the mortgage loan. That can create problems after divorce if the person later tries to qualify for a new mortgage.

Homes tied to estates or inheritances often involve probate proceedings, legal paperwork, title questions and multiple decision-makers before a property can be listed for sale. Industry professionals say early coordination and clear communication can help keep these transactions moving forward.

Employers added more jobs than expected in May, a sign of labor market strength that could keep mortgage rates in focus for buyers and sellers.