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The 022514 Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News

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February 25, 2014 07:47 AM

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

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

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TODAY'S TOP STORIES

U.S. House releases its own flood insurance bill

The bill, which has some bipartisan support, nixes certain triggers for premium increases, such as a home sale. Gov. Scott also asked Pres. Obama for help. Read more.

Feds warn mortgage servicers to stop 'shell games'

The government's consumer bureau told lenders it's "willing and able to vigorously enforce" new rules that protect homeowners facing foreclosure. Read more.

Subprime lending making a comeback?

Toxic subprime loans led, in part, to the housing meltdown, and these types of loans for riskier buyers are making a comeback - but it's not as easy to qualify. Read more.

Consumer confidence fairly stable in Feb.

Consumers appear to be happy with current conditions - that component rose - but wary of the economy's future as the expectation component declined. Read more.

Two price indexes agree: Prices went up in 2013

However, the rate of those increases is slowing. FHFA: 7.7% 4Q rise year-to-year. S&P/Case-Shiller: 11.3% year-to-year. Read more.

NOW YOU KNOW

A legal way to fly drones? Do it yourself

It's illegal to hire a drone operator, but it's okay to buy your own drone. For a sky-high listing photos and videos, learn to fly one and edit images. Read more.

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Make a difference: Join Great American Realtor Day

Your voice counts March 19 in Tallahassee - a unique face-to-face chance to explain problems and suggest solutions to Fla. legislators. Click here for info and to register.

AROUND FLORIDA

Tampa Bay: Foreign real estate investors funnel millions here
Osceola: Seeking answers for rise in homeless families
Ruskin: Crucial development document never got county OK
Fruitland Park: Brainstorming 5-year growth plan
Orlando: 'Heroes' Commons' is planned village for vets

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Karen Johnson, Realtor, ABR

Addison Wolfe Real Estate - Doylestown, PA

"Bucks County PA Homes"

Hi Winston, this is a good report and I hope you receive lots of clicks and leads from it. You choose a beautiful picture for your hot sheet. Enjoy your night!

Feb 25, 2014 09:09 AM

Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage

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

Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

I see the DRONE ruling is out. Now I can get mine off the ground this week and take some lot photos.

Feb 25, 2014 12:12 PM

Winston Heverly

Coldwell Banker Access Realty - South Macon, GA

GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

The article I liked was the subprime lending making a comeback. I believe used properly would help sales.

Feb 25, 2014 09:57 PM

The 022514 Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News

Consumer confidence fairly stable in Feb.