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By Winston Heverly

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty 433494

December 08, 2014 11:56 AM

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

Monday, December 8, 2014

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

FHA announces 2015 loan limits: No change

FHA's 2015 maximum loan limits in high cost metropolitan areas of the country will still top out at $625,500; in lower cost areas it will remain at $271,050. Read more.

Realtor.com 2015 forecast: More first-time buyers

Economist says millennials put off buying due to job losses and the recession, but pent-up demand will entice more of them to jump into the market in 2015. Read more.

Second job? It may not help qualify for a mortgage

New federal ability-to-repay mortgage rules require buyers to have had the part-time job for at least two years, along with a few other limited exceptions. Read more.

Staging and selling tips for the holiday season

Holiday homebuyers tend to be committed even with fewer properties to consider, and decorations can enhance a home's features, providing they're not overdone. Read more.

Apartment boom may put lid on rising rents

CoStar Group: Vacancy rates are starting to rise as builders ramp up apartment construction to meet demand. That could help limit rent increases in 2015. Read more.

NOW YOU KNOW

Technology snafus that can sink your business

Some technology failures - lost emails, calendars that disappear or data lost to hackers - can create a big headache for real estate agents. Read more.

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