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Private flood insurance bill in Senate's hands
The U.S. House unanimously passed a bill that promotes private flood insurance, and the Senate could now simply pass the House version. But that might not happen. Read more.
Some cities keep tabs on sober homes
Cities must reasonably accommodate recovering addicts and sometimes approve more unrelated adults in a home than local laws allow. But some cities insist that sober home operators apply for a variance via federally required reviews. Read more.
NAR: Military niche has younger buyers, bigger homes
NAR did a study to uncover the difference between military and traditional buyers. One finding: Almost all military buyers use a real estate agent. Read more.
Workers comp ruling increases cost of doing business
While Realtors' independent contractor status falls outside traditional Fla. employment laws, a Fla. Supreme Court workers comp ruling could still have an impact. Read more.
Has the apartment market hit the inflection point?
Multifamily housing has outperformed most other asset classes in recent years, but new inventory will soon flood markets - and that could impact rental income. Read more.
Home improvement spending: Democrats vs. Republicans
In a study that has no bearing on the current presidential contest, HomeAdvisor found that Democrats spend more on their homes and Republicans favor DIY projects. Read more.
Southwest Florida: Canadian builder's big plans for area
Tampa: Apartment development to replace Charter House
Bonita Springs: Altaira condo towers rising toward sky
Orlando: Industrial park bought for $55.6M
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