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December 16, 2015
Housing starts surge 10.5% higher
Single-family housing starts rose 7.6% to an 8-year high, while multifamily starts spiked 18.1% following a decline the month before. Read more.
Fed finally lifts key interest rate from near zero
After seven years, the Fed today raised interest rates 0.25 basis points. Some analysts expect another increase in June; others predict an every-other-meeting timeline. Read more.
Will short sellers still get a tax break?
As it stands now, a short-selling owner in 2015 must pay taxes on the amount a lender forgave. But a new bill in Congress could change that through next year. Read more.
Insurers 'encouraged' by flood insurance rate talks
FEMA yesterday acknowledged "concerns about fairness" over the cost of Fla. flood insurance policies and agreed to talk to state officials about it. Read more.
Do neighborhood watch signs hurt sales?
To some buyers, a neighborhood watch sign says: "Everyone here cares about the neighbors." To other buyers, it says: "This area has a crime problem." Read more.
NAR creates safety checklist for transaction scams
Transaction-scam thieves are highly sophisticated and patient. But a handful of steps can help you boost security and protect clients' money. Read more.
Take advantage of Fla.'s changing real estate market
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Florida Keys: As area floods, property worries seep in
Umatilla: Lakeview Terrace plans $10M expansion
New Smyrna Beach: New homes draw commercial tenants to Venetian Bay
Jacksonville: A look inside $1.8M oasis on the St. Johns River
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