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The Daily 061715 Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now

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The Daily Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News
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Wednesday, June 17, 2015
 


TODAY'S TOP STORIES
 
52% of Hispanics say it's a good time to buy a home
FAU study: Recent sentiment survey finds that Hispanic consumers are more optimistic about the current economy but have a few doubts about the future. Read more.
 
Fla. Legislature's budget stalemate finally ends
The House and Senate agreed on a final budget at midnight Monday. It now enters a 72-hour "cooling off period" with a final vote expected Friday.
 
Why are home values higher in gay neighborhoods?
The answer: No one really knows, but statistically, gay neighborhood homes sell for more money – and female-couple neighborhoods outpace their male counterparts. Read more.
 
U.S. tropical storm will test new storm surge maps
Coastal residents worry about wind damage, but storm surge hurts more. A beta-test surge map got its second real-life test from the storm impacting Texas. Read more.
 
New policy: Reverse mortgage spouses keep the house
Consumer advocates praised a new federal policy adjustment to the reverse mortgage program that allows surviving spouses to remain after a borrower's death. Read more.
 

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Assume you're overheard on every listing tour

Will a home seller hear everything said by you and your buyers inside their seemingly empty house? Maybe. Surveillance cameras can be hidden anywhere.
 

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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Winston- that's interesting news about the new policy regarding reverse mortgages.  I'll have to read more. 

Jun 17, 2015 07:13 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Winston - thank you for the Florida news update.  I hope the storm season is quiet.

Jun 17, 2015 07:29 AM
Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

The reverse mortgage was one I am glad to hear along with the budget approval. The new storm surge maps will cause about as much trouble as they fix, insurance will now be out of many peoples reach with the boundary moves.

Jun 17, 2015 07:44 AM
Tracy Santrock
Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC
Raleigh - Cary Broker

Great information on the local market!

Jun 17, 2015 09:33 AM