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Daily (100215) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty 433494

Daily Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  

 

Friday, October 2, 2015

 

 

 

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

TRID: New mortgage disclosure rules debut tomorrow

On Sat., buyers have new disclosures and rules if applying for mortgages. For Realtors, it means earlier deadlines and greater communication. Here are the basics. Read more.

 

5 top motivators for buying now

Study: The top reason current homeowners want to move? They're tired of their house. Realtors who understand needs can help sellers commit to the process. Read more

Average rate on 30-year mortgage eases to 3.85%

Average long-term FRMs eased slightly this week, continuing at low levels that could entice potential homebuyers. Rates have been below 4% for 10 weeks. Read more.

Fast and easy loans help/hurt small businesses

When banks won't lend operating money, some biz owners opt for easy loans with murky APRs. The loans help a few owners, but some quickly get in over their head. Read more.

Few owners switch insurance through clearinghouse

A clearinghouse that compares Fla.-owned Citizens property insurance rates to those of private carriers hasn't convinced many homeowners to make the switch. Read more.

NOW YOU KNOW

Size up your competition

You don't know how well you're competing online if you don't check out other agents - follow their blogs, judge their websites and visit them on Facebook. Read more.

MAKE A NOTE OF IT

Healthcare enrollment starts Nov. 1: Prepare now

The 2016 tax penalty for someone without health insurance is 2.5% of income or $695. Re-enroll or see sign-up options with Realtors Rewards partner Florida Health Choices.

AROUND FLORIDA
Miami: 11M-square-foot project proposed in Wynwood
Boca Raton: Mark at Cityscape sold for $82M
Lake County: Officials lower property tax rate
Orlando: Stirling Sotheby's bought by Tampa Bay brokerage
Escambia County: Commerce parks impact economic development
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