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Florida Realtors honors 2016 award winners
Andrew Barbar, 2015 president, is 2016 Realtor of the Year; Stephen Lingley is Associate Realtor of the Year - awards were given out yesterday at the convention. Read more.
FEMA nixes community flood insurance; GAO agrees
The government oversight office agreed with a FEMA report that it's not wise to create community-based flood insurance policies. Under the plan, all residents would have been covered and paid for flood ins. through taxes or utility bills. Read more
NAR: Both presidential candidates good for industry
State and local AEs at NAR's Leadership Summit were told Realtors should be okay no matter who wins the election thanks, in part, to NAR's lobbying strength. Read more.
Average 30-year mortgage rate unchanged at 3.43%
Rates remain historically low, but no expert polled this week thinks they'll go lower: 75% predict short-term stability while 25% expect an increase. Read more.
Legal challenges mount over new Fla. water standards
The state changed water quality standards, but the Seminole Tribe of Florida, city of Miami and paper-mill industry are each challenging those new standards. Read more.
With rain on horizon, insurers say 'be prepared'
There's a good chance Fla. will see gusty rain this weekend, and an insurance association issued a reminder on hurricane-preparedness steps owners should take. Read more.
Fort Myers: Downtown hotel project shows signs of life
Winter Haven: Sale of Social Security building approved
Osceola County: SunRail sparks $12M development near new station
Pasco County: Mettler Toledo building $30M plant, bringing 500 jobs
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