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The 030415 Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach R.E. & FL Realtor News

By Winston Heverly

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty 433494

March 04, 2015 11:17 AM

The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate &

FL Realtor News

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Townhome market showing signs of a comeback

Townhouse construction rose in 2014 based on increased homebuyer interest. Realtors in Fla. and seven other states report a noticeable upswing in demand. Read more.

Builders shy away from starter homes

For now, first-time buyers will have more luck focusing on resale homes than new construction. There's starter-home demand, but builders aren't interested yet. Read more.

Study: 21 states had higher 2014 tax rates than Fla.

Compared to other U.S. states, Fla. ranks near the middle for effective property tax rates at 1.18% - but that varies by county, according to a RealtyTrac report. Read more.

Cast a wide net in hunting for a house

Real estate Q&A: If renting is too expensive and it's time to buy, shoppers should find a good Realtor, check their credit and learn more about the process. Read more.

Baby boomers' housing: What happens when they leave?

A lot of current homeowners are age 51-69, and the industry is starting to wonder what happens next. As boomers age, will millennials fill the housing gap? Read more.

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Safety vs. added risk: Is it wise to carry a gun?

Political questions aside, many experts say an armed Realtor should be prepared to take a life. If not, the gun's presence could make some situations worse. Read more.

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