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The 012715 Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach R.E. & FL Realtor News

By Winston Heverly

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty 433494

January 27, 2015 12:43 PM

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

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Consumer confidence surges higher in Jan.

The gauge of Americans' attitudes surged almost 10 points higher in one month, rising from 93.1 to 102.9 – its highest point in almost seven years. Read more.

New home sales jump 11.6% in Dec.

While the surge wasn't enough to make the entire year stellar, it suggests a new-home rebound in 2015 based on job increases and low mortgage rates. Read more.

Obama says U.S. must 'catch-up' on drone regulations

After a small drone crashed on the White House lawn, the president admitted that the U.S. doesn't have a legal structure to manage drones "the way we need to." Read more.

'Boomerang buyers' to help shape housing market

A RealtyTrac analysis looked at areas where foreclosed owners are likely to buy a home again, and three Fla. metro areas appear primed for ex-owner returns. Read more.

ListHub updates customers ahead of Zillow split

Move Inc., the oversight company of NAR-owned realtor.com, released info about its negotiations with Zillow before their listing syndication deal fell apart. Read more.

NOW YOU KNOW

Create smart buyers to make your job easier

Before visiting that first listing, help buyers understand the process. If they set aside egos and proceed logically, the transaction will be smoother for everyone. Read more.

Make a note of it

Florida Realtors names 2015 Leadership Academy

Meet the Realtors chosen to participate in this year's Leadership Academy - a professional support program that prepares Fla.'s future real estate leaders. Read more.