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February 10, 2016
College towns a hot real estate-investment spot
"Many of the counties at the top of the list for strong rental yields are in college towns," says Daren Blomquist, vice president for data firm RealtyTrac. Read more.
Drones outnumber piloted planes
More unmanned drones fly in U.S. airspace than manned planes. The FAA now has over 325,000 drone operators registered and "won't hesitate to take strong enforcement actions." Read more.
Realtor.com unveils agent-client discussion forum
Potential buyers/sellers visiting realtor.com can now ask home-related questions at "House Talk," with answers provided by participating Realtors. Read more.
Renovation mortgages a good fit for some buyers
Mortgages such as FHA's 203K and Fannie Mae's HomeStyle allow buyers to land a good deal on a fixer-upper and remodel it to fit their personal taste. Read more.
Homeownership creeps up but still below 2004's peak
A corner has been turned: While only 63.8% of Americans own rather than rent, that number is moving marginally higher now after its Great Recession decline. Read more.
Realtor-client relationships like finding soul mate
Some people think the initial contact between a real estate agent and client is like the courting phase of a relationship: First impressions are everything. Read more.
Leesburg: Property owners fighting to keep area rural
Tampa Bay: Who bought the most expensive homes in 2015?
Panama City: Jury awards condo association $12M
Marion County: Demolition nears for Foxfire building built in 1877
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