The Daily 071614 Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Realogy agrees to acquire ZipRealty for $166M

Realogy, which includes Better Homes and Gardens, Century 21, Coldwell Banker and more, will "fully leverage" ZipRealty's technology to all its business units. Read more.

What if a corp.-owned rental lowers property values?

Real estate Q&A: A nearby house has been bought by "one of those large investment funds." How can we protect our home's value and neighborhood charm? Read more.

'Brand conflict' a challenge for real estate execs

Survey: Most brokers think their company brand outshines Zillow, Trulia, etc., but admit consumers can get confused when franchises and agents brand too. Read more.

Study: U.S. millennials buying homes later

Millennials want to buy a home as much as older generations did, but things are holding them back - school loans, delayed marriages, the recession and more. Read more.

Pets' amenities rising trend for homebuilders

Standard Pacific Homes is building homes in 27 developments from Fla. to Calif., and is believed to be the first to offer a pet suite as an option in every one. Read more.

NOW YOU KNOW

Keeping private information private

So far, consumers seem comfy with personal data on the web, but expect more concern down the road as even refrigerators get their own Internet connection. Read more.

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AROUND FLORIDA

Lakewood Ranch: More senior living developments planned
Haines City: Developer proposes retail, residential project
Panama City: 6 developers pitch plan for marina renovation
Delray Beach: Home buyers have to play lottery for Tuscany lots
Fort Lauderdale: Apartment tower rising near Las Olas

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