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The Daily 061413 Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News

By Winston Heverly

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty 433494

June 14, 2013 04:06 AM

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

Friday, June 14, 2013

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TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Census data: Florida tops in retiree population

New Census data confirms that Florida is once again THE No. 1 retirement spot. More than 18% of Floridians are over age 65, the highest rate of any state. Read more.

Mortgage rates continue upward climb

Fence-sitters take note: Mortgage rates rose for the sixth straight week, putting the average rate on the 30-year loan just shy of 4 percent. Read more.

I spy with my Google eye

Trulia's new app for Google Glass displays info about properties near the user's current location, including whether there is an open house in progress. Read more.

Practice make perfect; sell yourself in 30 seconds

Focus on what makes your services special when crafting a 30-second elevator speech. And then edit, practice and role-play until the delivery is perfect. Read more.

Owners wary of green upgrades that don’t save money

Only 14% of homeowners say they're interested in eco-friendly upgrades, but that changes if they're told a green upgrade will save them money. Read more.

NOW YOU KNOW

Amazon setting up shop along I-4 corridor

Coming soon: Amazon will bring 3,000 jobs to FL, with plans expected for two 1 million-square-foot "fulfillment centers" along the I-4 corridor. Read more.

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