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Truth-in-lending disclosure to be tweaked in July
New lending disclosures went into effect last year. Since then, CFPB informally solved issues as they came up and now plans to make some changes official. Read more.
Is tight credit another reason for fewer listings?
Before the recession, many owners vulnerable to foreclosure chose to sell instead, but fewer feel threatened due to tighter lending standards. Another concern: Higher mortgage rates could convince more owners with low rates to hunker down. Read more.
New homes are bigger than ever
Census Bureau: According to its 2015 survey, the median size of a single-family home was 2,467 square feet thanks mainly to bigger bedrooms and bathrooms. Read more.
Real Estate Roundtable execs cautiously optimistic
Commercial fundamentals remain strong despite growing concerns over interest rates, oil prices and global economic volatility, according to Q2 Sentiment Index. Read more.
Realtors don't need to worry about Snapchat yet
While social networking has become a must-do task for most agents, experts at the recent NAR convention agreed Snapchat, for now, isn't one of the top formats. Read more.
Palm Beach: Royal Poinciana Way deal may lead to millions in renovations
Broward County: County could seek developers for downtown site
Vero Beach: City tries low-cost means of hooking up sewers
Tampa: Feld Entertainment CEO sells off Harbour Island condo
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