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The 020614 Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News

By Winston Heverly

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty 433494

February 06, 2014 10:13 AM

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

Thursday, February 6, 2014

www.WinstonRealty.co

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Expired short sale tax relief may impact home sales

While Congress may yet extend IRS tax forgiveness for short sales retroactively, potential sellers could be holding off their home listing until it's official. Read more.

Insurance fraud operation in S. Fla. nets 22 arrests

Operating like hit men for houses, a network of people started fires or flooded homes so the owners could submit false property insurance claims - $7.6M worth. Read more.

More young adults stick with parents, delay buying

40% of Fla. adults age 18 to 34 live with parents to save money, and as the rebound picks up, these potential first-time buyers could be the next hot niche. Read more.

Like ‘em or not, online agent ratings drive business

Reviews are here to stay. And while they can create problems, they can also be effective part of a marketing campaign if used properly. Read more.

S. Fla. still has a lot of delinquent mortgages

Urban Institute: The number of homes at risk of foreclosure (15.8%) has dropped for four years, but S. Fla. remains nation's top area for delinquent mortgages. Read more.

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Divorcing couples present unique sales challenge

When a home sale and the end of marriage go hand-in-hand, Realtors must be sensitive and understand the situation's unique financial and legal complexities. Read more.

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Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage

Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL

Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

i had an agent call me today to try to refer a short sale. It became obvious very quickly as we discussed the expiration of the Mortgage Debt relief act that is agent was doing his client a HUGE service referring them to me however until this extension is decided I am not taking on new short sale primary owners.

Feb 06, 2014 11:05 AM

Conrad Allen

Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA

Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Winston. I would like to see more headlines about people being prosecuted for mortgage fraud.

Feb 06, 2014 07:32 PM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Great report, Winston. You have touched on several topics that lead the news in our current environment!

Feb 06, 2014 11:05 PM

The 020614 Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News

Like ‘em or not, online agent ratings drive business

S. Fla. still has a lot of delinquent mortgages

NOW YOU KNOW

Divorcing couples present unique sales challenge

AROUND FLORIDA

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