Publication: Florida Realtor

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

National Federation of Federal Employees

HUD closing 16 field offices two in Fla.

HUD closing 16 field offices – two in Fla.TAMPA – June 19, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is closing 16 field offices this fall to cut costs, but some are in areas hit hard by foreclosures. Four of the field offices ... [Published Florida Realtor - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Foreclosure, National Federation of Federal Employees, Shaun L S Donovan, US Department of Housing & Urban Development

First reported 11 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

HUD conducts study of same-sex discrimination

The first-ever national study examines rental housing discrimination against same-sex couples. However, it's not banned nationwide under Fair Housing Act. ... [Published Florida Realtor - 11 hours ago]

Entities: Homosexuality

First reported 11 hours ago - Updated 11 hours ago - 1 reports

NAR testifies to U.S. House about mortgage rules

NAR president tells committee: Redefine ability-to-pay rules, citing current method hurts title companies, smaller lenders and banks, and credit unions. ... [Published Florida Realtor - 11 hours ago]

Entities: Deponent, Mortgages, United States

First reported 11 hours ago - Updated 11 hours ago - 1 reports

Florida Realtors take part in Gov. Scott's business mission to France

Gov. Scott praises Florida Realtors' leaders, members for "exceptional job promoting Florida at home and abroad." Pres. Asher meets with French real estate pros. ... [Published Florida Realtor - 11 hours ago]

Entities: France, Real Estate

First reported Jun 19 2013 - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 reports

Bill would allow longer stay for Canadian snowbirds

– A massive immigration bill being considered by the U.S. Senate has a rule change that could bring more Canadian snowbirds to Florida.The legislation includes a provision that would allow those aged 55 and older to obtain a Canadian Retiree Visa permitting ... [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 19 2013]

Entities: Fieldfare, Real Estate, Brian King

First reported Jun 19 2013 - Updated Jun 19 2013 - 1 reports

U.S. vets have easier license requirements in Fla.

– As a way to thank U.S. military veterans for their service and entice them to live in the Sunshine State once their service ends, Florida government generally – and the Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR) specifically – have eased ... [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 19 2013]

Entities: Military/Armed Forces, Active Duty, United States

First reported Jun 19 2013 - Updated Jun 19 2013 - 1 reports

Rotary International

How to network without being obnoxious

– Nothing beats networking with strangers to develop leads and generate referrals – providing they like you. It even works with fellow real estate agents seeking someone they can trust.However, selling yourself isn’t easy when you don’t want to seem as ... [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 19 2013]

Entities: Estate Agent, Real Estate, Rotary International

First reported Jun 19 2013 - Updated Jun 19 2013 - 1 reports

Senate working toward GSE reform

– Congress is preparing to address an issue that has loomed for five years: the fate of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.In the Senate, bipartisan legislation is in the works that would replace the two government-sponsored enterprises with a new “public guarantor” ... [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 19 2013]

Entities: Mortgages, Dean Heller, Jon Tester, Mike Johanns

First reported Jun 19 2013 - Updated Jun 19 2013 - 1 reports

Stay alert for not-so-warm-and-fuzzy critters

– Real estate agents need a plan to deal with unwanted, dangerous critters at their property listings. They should be prepared to call animal control, the sheriff’s department, or other local authorities to remove dangerous animals.They also should not ... [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 19 2013]

Entities: Hantavirus, Estate Agent, Insect

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

Housing rebound could encourage job moves

– Homeowners are starting to feel freer to move where the jobs are, Reuters reports, as worries about homes that won’t sell or will sell at a loss begin to fade.Since early 2012, home prices in major metro areas have been rising. Homes are also selling ... [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 18 2013]

Entities: Jobless Rate, William Frey, Glob SOLUTIONS Ltd

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Fla. loses status of top state for mortgage fraud

– Federal, state and local prosecutors picked up the quarterly pace of activity in mortgage fraud cases – though actions remained low thanks to tighter lending standards created during the financial crisis, according to the latest Mortgage Fraud Inde ... [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 17 2013]

Entities: Mortgages, Fraud, Index

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Over 12,000 Fla. corporations may have paid fake fee

– More than 12,000 Florida corporations have paid a fee to maintain their Florida corporation status after receiving a deceptive, official-looking letter claiming they owed additional money.However, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Office sued the ... [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 17 2013]

Entities: Fake, Pam Bondi, Florida Department of State, Attorney General

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"The idea is to provide just enough fresh information that is personalized for me and relevant to my location," says Jeff McConathy of Trulia. "It's a very different experience than having your head buried in your phone while the world passes by." The app is slated for release in July

Google Glass real estate app enables house hunting on the go [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 14 2013]

...economic growth in rural America," said Mather, noting that parts of the rural Midwest and Appalachia had been losing population for decades. "But since the recession, we've seen more boomers aging in place."

Census data: Florida tops in retiree population [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 14 2013]

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HUD closing 16 field offices two in Fla. [Published Florida Realtor - 9 hours ago]
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NAR testifies to U.S. House about mortgage rules [Published Florida Realtor - 11 hours ago]
HUD conducts study of same-sex discrimination [Published Florida Realtor - 11 hours ago]
U.S. vets have easier license requirements in Fla. [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 19 2013]
Bill would allow longer stay for Canadian snowb... [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 19 2013]
How to network without being obnoxious [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 19 2013]
Senate working toward GSE reform [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 19 2013]
Stay alert for not-so-warm-and-fuzzy critters [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 19 2013]
Housing rebound could encourage job moves [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 18 2013]
Over 12,000 Fla. corporations may have paid fak... [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 17 2013]
Fla. loses status of top state for mortgage fraud [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 17 2013]
Google Glass real estate app enables house hunt... [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 14 2013]
Practice make perfect; sell yourself in 30 seconds [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 14 2013]
Owners wary of green upgrades that dont save money [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 14 2013]
Census data: Florida tops in retiree population [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 14 2013]
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Wells Fargo settles complaint on foreclosed homes [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 06 2013]
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72,000 Floridians to get $1,480 check this month [Published Florida Realtor - Jun 06 2013]