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The 021414 Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News

By Winston Heverly

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty 433494

February 14, 2014 04:19 AM

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

Friday, February 14, 2014

www.WinstonRealty.co

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Most Fla. real estate brokers expect higher profits

Latest Fla. "Profile of Real Estate Firms" finds 70% expecting higher profits over next two years, 46% recruiting agents and 72% anticipating more competition. Read more.

New home purchases up sharply in Jan. 2014

Mortgage bankers say new home sales skyrocketed, rising 35% month-to-month. Sales rose so much that MBA went out of its way to assure readers it was correct. Read more.

Average 30-year mortgage rate up to 4.28%

The rate remains near historic lows, but experts polled by Bankrate.com this week expect a bit more of an increase over the short term. Read more.

Borrower may benefit from forbearance plan

Real estate Q&A: Have a new job but can't afford the next few mortgage payments - what are my options? Read more.

3 Web design trends for 2014

Website visitors become accustomed to new styles and tools as they surf, making website updates vital if a business hopes to appear current. Read more.

NOW YOU KNOW

Valentine's Day note: Buyer's 'love' Fla. homes

At least that's what Realtors tell potential buyers in listings based on the number of times "love" appears. In HomeFinder analysis, Fla. cities dominate the list. Read more.

Make a note of it

Grab a calendar and pencil in this date (use a pen)

A great way to grow your business: This year, the 2014 Florida Realtors Conference & Trade Expo takes place Aug. 13-17 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando.