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The Daily 072715 Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty 433494
The Daily Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now


Monday, July 27, 2015




TODAY'S TOP STORIES
Can housing's comeback endure? The outlook dimmer
Most analysts remain optimistic, but too few owners are selling - and a number of buyers have gotten frustrated, given up and signed another year's rental lease. Read more.
 
Floridians should prepare for solar power struggle
2016 voters could consider three solar power constitutional amendments that differ in who controls the power, who profits from it and who is penalized by it. Read more.
 
3 ways technology could disrupt real estate
Pundits once said technology would replace Realtors. They're wrong so far, but new tech tools continue to redefine a traditional real estate agent's role.
 
Senate would fund transportation with mortgage fees
Guarantee fees (g-fees) on mortgages offset U.S. costs to back conforming loans, but a Senate bill would use the fees to pay for large transportation projects. Read more.
 
Jumbo mortgage market inflates
The percent of homebuyers applying for a jumbo loan in the first six months of 2015 was 36% higher than the number who applied one year earlier. Read more.
 
NOW YOU KNOW
FORMS UPDATE: Changes reflect new mortgage rules
New forms that address mortgage changes mandated by Oct. 3 RESPA rules will replace existing forms in late Sept. Preview sample forms can be viewed online. They include:
  • FloridaRealtors/FloridaBar "AS IS" Residential Contract For Sale And Purchase
  • FloridaRealtors/FloridaBar Residential Contract For Sale And Purchase
  • Comprehensive Rider to FloridaRealtors/FloridaBar Residential Contract For Sale And Purchase - Rider C
  • Comprehensive Rider to FloridaRealtors/FloridaBar Residential Contract For Sale And Purchase - Rider F
  • Comprehensive Rider to FloridaRealtors/FloridaBar Residential Contract For Sale And Purchase - Rider H
  • Florida Realtors Contract for Residential Sale and Purchase
  • Addendum N to Florida Realtors Contract for Residential Sale and Purchase
  • Vacant Land Contract
 
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Comments (2)

Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Winston Heverly,  I find many of the same trends happening here in Virginia as well.

Jul 27, 2015 12:06 PM
Olympus Executive Realty Inc.
Olympus Executive Realty INC. - Orlando, FL
Home Of The Top Producers

Thanks for the update!

Jul 27, 2015 01:02 PM