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The 012915 Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach R.E. & FL Realtor News

By Winston Heverly

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty 433494

January 29, 2015 10:28 AM

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

Thursday, January 29, 2015

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Smaller Fla. counties tops for residential investors

RealtyTrac identified top counties for residential rental investments, and Fla.'s less-urban ones appear to offer a higher potential return than larger metro areas. Read more.

'Assigned benefits' a hidden property insurance cost

A Fla. lawmaker issued a warning about "assignment of benefits" on insurance claims, saying many of them simply empower shady companies to overcharge. Read more.

Condo owner: May I sell a parking place?

Real estate Q&A: The owner of two parking places wants to sell one, but can he? It depends on how the condo defines parking space ownership. Read more.

NAR: Pending home sales stall in Dec.

Year-to-year, Dec. pending home sales rose 6.1%, which is an 18-month high. However, NAR also reported a 3.7% month-to-month decline over Nov. numbers. Read more.

FHFA defends lower downpayments

The agency approved 3% downpayments on conforming mortgages, but critics say it could lead to another real estate meltdown. FHFA explains why it won't. Read more.

NOW YOU KNOW

4 subjects all real estate agents should master

Education helps Realtors do a good job, but it's also a marketing tool. Clients tend to trust agents who understand the economy, technology and the local market. Read more.

Make a note of it

Deadline looms for real estate license renewal

About 25% of Fla.'s real estate licensees must renew their license on or before March 31, 2015. Are you one of them? Renew now through the Florida DBPR website.