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The Daily 062514 Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News

By Winston Heverly

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty 433494

June 25, 2014 03:27 PM

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

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Fla. consumer confidence hits post-recession high

UF: Floridians' overall confidence rose four points to 82 in June after stagnating in the high 70s for more than a year. Both short- and long-term outlooks rose. Read more.

U.S. weighs lawsuits on alleged insurance kickbacks

Lenders once got kickbacks if they force-placed insurance policies on homeowners. The lenders stopped, but feds may still sue them for policies placed earlier. Read more.

German trade mission expands Florida Realtors' reach

"Florida's real estate market has recovered," was the message Florida Realtors President Sherri Meadows shared on a recent trade mission to Germany. Read more.

'Regular investment buyers' stake their claim

Investors pay cash, so as their numbers drop, more sales should involve a mortgage – but they don't. Who, exactly, are these new cash buyers? Read more.

Fannie raises origination forecast

Most mortgage organizations have cut their origination forecasts for the rest of 2014, but Fannie Mae went the opposite direction and predicted an increase. Read more.

NOW YOU KNOW

Selling a challenge for some solar panel homes

Leased solar panels could scare away some buyers. If the owner didn't buy the panels, they're considered personal property and may not transfer easily in a sale. Read more.

Make a note of it

Membership has its rewards

For savings on shipping costs, E&O insurance, tenant screening and reputation management, check the group discounts under Florida Realtors Rewards. Read more.