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The 031815 Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach R.E. & FL Realtor News

By Winston Heverly

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty 433494

March 18, 2015 12:54 PM

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

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Downpayments in Fla. vary by county

RealtyTrac: In Sumter County, the average downpayment for a home in 2014 was less than 4%; in Dixie County it was 27%. Read more.

Realtors should serve younger clients differently

Survey: Older clients tend to rely on an agent's real estate advice, but younger buyers prefer to get the info directly from a data source such as websites. Read more.

Work visas tougher to snag

It's getting harder for international buyers to enter the U.S. if relying on a work visa; 35% were denied last year, a number that has risen for the past four years. Read more.

Winners and losers if the Fed hikes rates

The Federal Reserve appears close to an interest rate hike. Change impacts economy and mortgages; one expert suggests buyers move sooner rather than later. Read more.

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The social media network that businesses hate

Business owners have a love-hate relationship with Facebook. It's great for connecting to clients and prospects but challenging to maintain. Read more.

Make a note of it

Florida Realtors Rewards offers vacation discounts

It's not just business: The association negotiated member discounts that save money on most major cruise lines and a large number of hotel chains. Find out more.