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Tuesday, August 25, 2015 
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U.S. new-home sales rebound in July
Sales rose 5.4% for the month, and they've gone up 21.2% through the first half of the year. Still, the supply of new and existing homes remains tight. Read more.
Economic slowdown in China could impact Fla. market
China's recent economic woes could be good news or bad news for Fla. real estate. It could slow int'l sales - or it could make U.S. property more appealing. Read more.
FHA will allow lending on homes with PACE loans
HUD announced that PACE, an energy-improvement loan program with a controversial lien, would now be allowed for FHA loans - but with a few strings attached. Read more.
U.S. consumer confidence surges 10 points in Aug.
Americans are pretty optimistic about the economy. Their attitudes about current conditions rose 11.1 points, and their future expectations rose 10.2 points. Read more.
The Fla. Save Our Homes tax break kicks in again
The value of Save Our Homes returns as home prices rise. The Fla. policy caps yearly property tax increases to 3% - and move-up buyers can take it with them. Read more.
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Fla. Realtor is NAR Good Neighbor award finalist
Barbara Mills, RE/MAX Realty One in Inverness, is one of 10 NAR finalists. The award honors members who make "an extraordinary impact on their community." Read more.
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