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The Daily (091815) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now

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The Daily Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News

Trending Now

 

Friday, September 18, 2015

 

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

What should homebuyers know about Oct. 3 changes?

The closing process changes in 2 weeks, and buyers will face updated disclosures and new rules. A just-released CFPB toolkit can help get them up to speed. Read more.

Study: Right now it's better to buy a home than rent

A housing market index produced by FAU and FIU finds buyers in most metros accumulate wealth faster than renters - but there's no longer a big difference. Read more.

Mortgage bankers' prediction: A 2016 sellers market

A survey of independent mortgage lenders found that 60% predict a 2016 sellers market, and 89% think that interest rate increases won't have a big impact. Read more.

Average rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.91%

However, the weekly survey ended before Thursday's Fed announcement not to raise interest rates yet, which could impact the short-term direction of FRMs. Read more.

Real estate Q&A: Vacation rental irks neighbors

Some gated community homeowners have turned garages into bedrooms and may be operating without permits. What can the other owners do about it? Read more.

 

NOW YOU KNOW

Yard signs work better if you add a tech upgrade

Traditional marketing still works, but a handful of tools that give buyers instant access to photos and details can boost leads and make you look tech savvy. Read more.

Make a note of it

Fla. contracts and riders change on Sept. 28

Two FloridaRealtors/FloridaBar contracts and three riders will be updated, along with a Florida Realtors contract and addendum Preview changes now on floridarealtors.org.

AROUND FLORIDA

Panama City: Cherry St. zoning change advances
Tallahassee: Gaines St. - bookended by development
Tampa: Investors show interest in port's Channel District plan
St. Johns County: Commission rejects proposed development

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