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The Daily 061714 Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News

By Winston Heverly

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty 433494

June 17, 2014 01:30 PM

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

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Retirement moves make a comeback

Fla. is gaining about 55,000 55-plus adults each year for an annual growth rate of 138%. It's more than double the number of movers compared to 2006-2009. Read more.

Double-digit price increases sign of a bubble?

The U.S. isn't threatened by another real estate bubble, but in some areas where investors have pushed prices beyond local wage levels, it could get frothy. Read more.

U.S. home building down 6.5% in May

Construction was down in the Northeast, Midwest and West. Only the South had stronger building activity. But new homes also cost more in May. Read more.

Banks lose mortgage market share

Fewer buyers walked into their bank for a loan over the past year. Credit unions' share of originations inched up but non-bank lenders made the biggest gain. Read more.

'Boomerang' buyers get second chance

Lenders report an uptick in ex-homeowners checking the finance options to buy a home again. An FHA program requires only a one-year wait after a distressed sale. Read more.

NOW YOU KNOW

One day you'll get a negative online review

If potential clients only see one bad review when shopping for a Realtor, it hurts your business. But there are ways to manage reviews and minimize damage. Read more.

Make a note of it

Show sellers your historic home price changes

Florida Realtors' Price Index Reports quickly provide information about local home price changes over time - highest, lowest and where they're heading now. Read more.