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January 20, 2016
Foreign sellers? FIRPTA withholding increases to 15%
On Feb. 17, taxes paid by foreign sellers of U.S. property will increase from 10% to 15% in some transactions. Read more.
Coalition rolls out ads to fight Fla. rent tax
Each month, Fla. businesses - unlike commercial firms in any other U.S. state - pay a tax on their monthly rent. A business coalition wants the Florida Legislature to change that. Read more
Drone suit considers issues of trespassing, privacy
In Kentucky, a homeowner shot down a drone and the drone owner sued. Courts must now consider drone use rights and responsibilities for the first time. Read more.
More 55-plus homeowners choose to rent
In 2000, 52.5% of 55-plus homeowners who moved decided to rent rather than buy their next home. By 2013-14, that number rose 10.5 percentage points to 63%. Read more.
More int'l buyers expand their search beyond S. Fla.
While S. Fla. counties continue to attract the lion's share of international buyers, cities such as Tampa have noted an increase in the number of foreign clients. Read more
Tips for viral social media marketing
A "viral" story gets shared with thousands of online readers and becomes a free marketing tool - but it's not always easy to create viral-worthy content. Read more
Daytona Beach: Homeless divide - city, county differ on solutions
Bradenton: Save-A-Lot project collapses after last-minute demands
Brevard County: Rents are on the rise
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