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Daily (100515) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now

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Daily Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now 

Monday, October 5, 2015

TODAY"S TOP STORIES

 

Fla. leads U.S. for FAA real estate drone approval

State drone pilots have received 97 exemptions in the Federal Aviation Administration's first year granting them, making the state second only to Calif. Read more.

Fla. asks FEMA for flood insurance rate info

The state insurance regulator asked FEMA for details about flood ins. rate increases to see if Fla. homeowners pay more for coverage than they should. Read more.

More Fla. renters spend half their income on housing

In S. Fla., 36% of renters spend at least half their income on housing, followed by Orlando and Daytona Beach at 30% each. Read more.

Facebook revamps the look of profiles

Facebook's profile pictures are now videos, which increases their marketing value. The social website says it's soon also rolling out other mobile-friendly features. Read more.

Closing gift for international buyers? Choose wisely

In America, a red, white and blue gift suggests patriotism. Other cultures have similar traits, and they can impact not only a gift but also how it's wrapped. Read more.

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5 ways big data makes real estate better

While 24/7 phone access created new real estate pressures, big data has made many tasks easier. Public records, for example, are now just a click away. Read more.

AROUND FLORIDA

Boynton Beach: Neighbors concerned over vacation rentals

Dixie County: Relief coming to residents after flooding
Orlando: Commercial builders see 71% jump in values
Palm Beach: Dr. Oz behind purchase of landmarked $18M estate

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P. Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Hi Winston Heverly, Thanks for the great information. The data about Florida is interesting to me since I lived there for almost 30 years.

Oct 05, 2015 02:10 PM
Gilbert Real Estate Experts: Colby & Michele Myers
Flat Fee Etc. Real Estate - Gilbert, AZ

Thanks for the info.  I have spent some time in Florida and am always a bit curious as to how the market is there.  Had an offer on a home there once.  Cheers!

Oct 05, 2015 03:01 PM
Maureen Fukumoto
Help-U-Sell Realty Pro - Mililani, HI
Maureen

The Drone article is especially interesting.  We are having problems here in Hawaii with how to protect privacy although the farmers like to be able to patrol thier properties with drones. Agricultural theft is a problem in some areas of the state.

Oct 06, 2015 08:35 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I hadn't realized that Facebook had reworked profiles to videos.  I need to check that out!

Oct 06, 2015 12:39 PM