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The Daily 071014 Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News

By Winston Heverly

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty 433494

July 10, 2014 12:23 PM

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

Thursday, July 10, 2014

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

The biggest hurdles to homeownership

HSH.com: Homeowners surveyed at the end of 2013 identified six big obstacles to homeownership. Home prices and the down-payment ranked as the top two. Read more.

Most U.S. homeowners have used a real estate agent

BMO Harris Bank survey: Despite many feeling they could buy or sell on their own, in the end, the majority (75%) turn to a professional for help. Read more.

Real estate Q&A: Loan status depends on what deed says

The title to property owned by people who aren't married to each other may be held either "jointly" or "in common" – that can impact the mortgage's status. Read more.

UCF: Creating a way to help predict sinkholes

Researchers recently developed a "mini-sinkhole simulator" to find out what causes a sinkhole and help figure out patterns in underground water levels. Read more.

Homebuyers avoiding chores fuel condo-hotel revival

Nationwide, developers are bringing back a concept that folded with the 2008 real estate bust: combination condominium-hotel projects. Read more.

NOW YOU KNOW

Senate confirms Julian Castro as HUD secretary

The San Antonio mayor will succeed Shaun Donovan. Castro will face the challenge of what to do with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - overhaul or replace? Read more.

Make a note of it

REBarCamp: Expand your mind on Aug. 13

Ask questions and share solutions at Florida Realtors' biggest brainstorming event. It's free ... and so much more. And stay on for the 2014 Conference! Read more.