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By Winston Heverly

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty 433494

June 03, 2015 12:37 PM

The Daily Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

NAR member survey finds slight business dip in 2014

According to NAR's just-released member survey, the average Realtor is a 57-year-old woman who made $45,800 last year – $1,900 less than she made in 2013. Read more.

Multiple offers: Tips for buyers making bids

Sellers with more than one offer will pick the "best" one. Buyers hoping to win the bid should consider all the variables, such as the amount of earnest money. Read more.

New Fla. law protects tenants after a foreclosure

Gov. Scott signed HB 779 into law. Effective immediately, it gives tenants at least 30 days to vacate a foreclosed home. Scott also vetoed a Citizens ins. bill. Read more.

Some real estate firms publish their own news

Companies are becoming publishers to extend branding. Elliman magazine, for example, still has home sale ads, but its articles focus on high-profile celebrities. Read more.

Some homeowners hit with undeserved $250 flood fee

Homesteaded owners must now pay a $25 fee above the cost of flood insurance – but those who failed to return a verification letter are being charged $250. Read more.

NOW YOU KNOW

Something homebuyers care about more than schools

A survey asked buyers to list their "important" considerations when home shopping, and while 60% said good schools, 76% want good cell phone reception. Read more.

Make a note of it

Realtor district conferences next week

District 5: Naples' Quail West Country Club on June 11; email Anita Colletti for info. District 13: June 12 at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center; more info.