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The Daily 071015 Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now

By Winston Heverly

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty 433494

July 10, 2015 05:53 AM

The Daily Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now

Friday, July 10, 2015

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Institutional investors hold out for larger gains

Large corporations bought thousands of homes in the downturn, but they're not selling yet - most think holding-and-renting still offers more profit potential. Read more.

Antitrust claim against NAR dismissed

A biz used MLS data without authorization. It lost a copyright infringement case, and then lost a second case when it claimed NAR and MLSs have too much power. Read more.

HUD: Cities must do more to avoid housing inequality

Under the rules announced Wed., cities must become more assertive as fair housing advocates. If not, they could lose their HUD federal housing grants. Read more.

NAR survey: Like-kind exchanges promote growth

Like-kind (1031) exchanges, which allow multiple properties to be bought and sold with low tax consequences, are good for the economy and good for investors. Read more.

Average rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 4.04%

Turmoil in Greece and China had a positive impact on mortgage rates. Skittish investors put money in the U.S. bond market, which, in turn, bumped down FRMs. Read more.

NOW YOU KNOW

How to use Pinterest for real estate marketing

Pinterest works for marketing, but it takes some time and effort. Successful agents stay active, focus on sales and make friends through other interest groups. Read more.

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Florida Realtors earns national recognition

Ragan Communications honored the association's homelessness campaign by naming it a 2015 Nonprofit PR (public relations) Awards finalist in two categories. Read more.