The Daily 082712 Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Fla. has 26% of all U.S. international sales

According to just-released Fla. international profile, 19% of total state sales went to foreign buyers who paid cash. Read more.

Insurance adjusters ready help assess damage

State-owned Citizens to have 750 adjusters on hand. If impacted by Tropical Storm Isaac, make repairs and keep receipts. Read more.

Throngs attempt to refinance

Fla. tops in mortgage refinancing. In July 2012, number of Floridians applying for lower rate up 152% over July 2011. Read more.

Better housing market improves finances

Americans feel better than they have in nearly four years, according to a nonprofit credit counseling stress index. Read more.

Locksmith scam a new twist

New homebuyer changing locks? Some vendors advertise super-low fees, remove old locks and then demand more money. Read more.