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S&P index: Home prices rose in August
Prices went up 5.1% in August after a 5% gain in July as an increasing number of buyers competed for a decreasing number of listings. Read more
Fannie and Freddie plan to streamline underwriting
Mortgage loans could be less expensive and underwritten faster under new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines. The new rules could affect over half of all mortgages originated in the U.S. Read more
Consumer confidence retreats in October
The Consumer Board's index dropped almost 5 points to 98.6, possibly due, in part, to political uncertainty, rising gas prices and a lackluster jobs report. Read more.
HUD expands protection for survivors of violence
The rule codifies protections across HUD programs to ensure survivors - who are empowered to self-certify - aren't evicted or denied application assistance. Read more.
Hurricane Matthew property claims so far: $549M
Fla. data released Friday says property damage claims have increased; but fewer new claims are coming in. Overall, about 79K are residential and 3K commercial. Read more
Brokers: Are all your associates still licensed?
About 25% of Fla.'s Realtors had to renew their license by Sept. 30 - but did they? A licensee's status and correct brokerage can be verified through DBPR's website
Daytona Beach: One of area's oldest homes for sale
Miami: Area among top U.S. metros for Asian real estate investment
Orlando: Tavistock preps for 2 new Lake Nona apartment projects
Palm Beach: Despite residents' concerns, Zika spraying to continue
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