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The Daily Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now



Friday, July 3, 2015




TODAY'S TOP STORIES
 
 
NAR: 'Buyers coming back in force'
Economist Yun cites rising mortgage rates as one reason because the initial phase "nudges people to make their decision now rather than wait until later." Read more.
 
Study: Speedy Internet boosts home values
University of Colo. and Carnegie Mellon find fiber-optic connections - the fastest high-speed Internet available - add $5,437 to the price of a $175,000 home. Read more.
 
Rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 4.08%
It's the highest FRM rate so far this year. Mortgages have increased in recent weeks due to an uptick in home sales and signs of economic improvement. Read more.
 
Environment: Water recycling the next hot topic?
Growth has led many states, including Fla., to focus on the local water supply. A new technique in Calif. takes "gray" home water and repurposes it.
 
Fannie and Freddie CEOs get big raises
The mortgage giants that back at least half of all U.S. loans will now earn about $4M per year, up from $600K, as the gov't relaxes more post-recession rules.
 

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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

HI Winston Heverly, thanks for today's facts that relate to our business.

Jul 03, 2015 12:25 PM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Winston Heverly As usual, Yun tries to make logic  of this buying frenzy by applying economic theories. I think is is more psychological in that when people see a groups heading in one direction, they all follow like lemmings...right over the cliff, just as they did in '08.

Jul 03, 2015 09:09 PM