Florida Realtors announces Haitian relief
In partnership with NAR, the association will contribute $10,000 and collect individual donations at next week's meetings. Read more.
Rates on 30-year home loans fall
At 5.06%, the rate edged lower for a second straight week but remained above last month's record lows. Read more.
New unit investigates unfair minority lending
The Justice Dept. created a specialized group to monitor bank and mortgage broker discrimination against minorities. Read more.
Creating sales and sales volume comparisons
Agents tend to compare personal sales to MLS statistics, but an apples-to-apples comparison should break it down further. Read more.
U.S. inflation tame in 2009
Labor Dept.: Unemployment an ongoing concern, but a drop in food prices offset higher energy costs. Read more.
IRS completes paperwork for tax credit
The IRS finished updating the online tax credit claim forms, and they now reflect the extended deadline. Read more.
Florida Realtors® News
Last call: 2010 Mid-Winter Meetings
Next week's meeting covers hot topics, such as NAR's just-announced property database, and it offers CE credits. Read more.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Absurd to suggest that appraisers should ignore foreclosures
'First Right of Refusal' harms condo sales
Lack of similar comps hurts many appraisals
Appraising house values is not a job for buyers or Realtors
AROUND FLORIDA
Hillsborough County: Commission denies Valrico development
Panama City: Officials approve affordable housing development
Miami Lakes: City hopes to strike deal with developer
Largo: City eyes nuisance properties
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