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By Winston Heverly

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty 433494

June 01, 2015 01:29 PM

The Daily Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now

Monday, June 1, 2015

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Foreclosure relief scams hit with $27.7M judgment

Fla. and the CFPB announced a final judgment against Hoffman Law Group and affiliates. They were charged with scamming homeowners facing foreclosure. Read more.

NAR: Closing timelines change Aug. 1: Prepare now

Two bits of advice from NAR: If you're used to confirming closing details at the last minute, change. And add in buffer days to cope with unexpected problems. Read more.

One property ins. change can saveowners money

Study: Fla. homeowners can save an average 23% on property insurance by increasing deductibles from $500 to $2,000 - the third best state in a U.S. comparison. Read more.

Hot housing market sparks bidding wars

More buyers find themselves in bidding wars thanks to tight home supplies, an upswing in demand and a fear of higher mortgage rates on the horizon.

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How can buyers fix credit score mistakes?

The U.S. Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) helps consumers fix credit report errors that got bogged down when dealing directly with a rating company. Read more.