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The Daily 070714 Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News

By Winston Heverly

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty 433494

July 07, 2014 01:18 PM

The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News

Monday, July 7, 2014

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Solid U.S. job gains pointing to a stronger recovery

The unemployment rate in June hit 6.1%, the lowest since 2008, prompting some to call it a "textbook jobs expansion - both broad and accelerating." Read more.

Americans keep positive attitude about housing market

Fannie Mae: Latest housing survey shows consumers' confidence in the market has trended up during the recovery; 70% say it's a good time to buy a home. Read more.

Missing in Miami's new condo boom: Miamians

New construction is attracting buyers from Brazil, France, Russia and other parts of the globe, but locals can't come up with the cash deposit requirements. Read more.

Renters feel pinch as landlords raise rents again

Reis Inc.: The average monthly apartment rent increased in 2Q 0.8% from the first quarter and 3.4 percent year-over-year – its 18th consecutive increase. Read more.

First-time buyers: Take a class, save on your loan

An FHA program coming soon will give mortgage credit to first-time buyers willing to take a homeownership class. Read more.

NOW YOU KNOW

3 ways to set buyer expectations 

From the get-go, real estate pros can put a buyer at ease by telling them what to expect during the transaction, including if multiple offers are common. Read more.

Make a note of it

Florida Realtors Take 5: Code of Ethics' impacts

Matthew Wilson: Part of NAR's Code of Ethics focuses on Realtor-to-Realtor relationships and can help improve your business relationships. Watch the video.