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Today’s News July 23, 2012

– SBA: Over $1 million in Fla. disaster loans approved Homes and businesses in counties impacted by Tropical Storm Debby still eligible. Application deadline: Sept. 4. Underwhelming growth continues Fannie Mae forecast: The U.S. will continue to rebound, but growth has slowed and a strong economy will take time.

Today’s News July 23, 2012

– SBA: Over $1 million in Fla. disaster loans approved Homes and businesses in counties impacted by Tropical Storm Debby still eligible. Application deadline: Sept. 4. Underwhelming growth continues Fannie Mae forecast: The U.S. will continue to rebound, but growth has slowed and a strong economy will take time.

Today’s News July 23, 2012

– SBA: Over $1 million in Fla. disaster loans approved Homes and businesses in counties impacted by Tropical Storm Debby still eligible. Application deadline: Sept. 4. Underwhelming growth continues Fannie Mae forecast: The U.S. will continue to rebound, but growth has slowed and a strong economy will take time.

Today’s News July 21, 2012

– NAR supports bill to speed up short sales Second mortgages are a weak link in short sale approvals, and NAR says it fully backs a mandatory 45-day turnaround. NAR: June existing-home prices up, sales down with constrained supply Fla.’s housing market continues positive trends in June Single-family sales...

Today’s News June 28, 2012

– Fla. shuts down home warranty company Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty says American Fidelity Services (AFS) isn’t licensed in Fla. State Farm requests insurance increase Property insurer wants average 15% statewide increase, though homeowners would also get new deductibles to consider.

Today’s News June 27, 2012

– How to work with a housing counselor Owners facing foreclosure can get free advice from HUD, but only 13% do so; 50% first turn to family or friends. UF: Fla. consumer confidence down four points in June UF: Floridians’ outlook dropped a bit in June even though home...

Today’s News June 26, 2012

– National consumer confidence index dips in June Consumer confidence index now at 62.0, down from 64.4 in May; but people were more positive about current conditions. HouseLogic offers $20,000 home renovation Boost Your Roost contest: Homeowners can submit their renovation plans. Project will be videotaped and posted online.

Today’s News June 25, 2012

– Preparation is key to applying for a mortgage Preparation key when applying for a mortgage, says bankers assoc. It’s a big decision – spend time studying the market.

Today’s News June 22, 2012

– Florida TaxWatch: Amendment 4 a good thing Complete study – now on floridarealtors.org – finds passage would create jobs, grow Fla. GDP and boost personal income. http://www.floridarealtors.org/LegislativeCenter/TopInitiatives/upload/Amendment4-study-Tax-Watch.pdf Do lower home values harm college students? NAHB analysis: Gov’t data shows connection of rising student debt, onset of housing slump...

Today’s News June 21, 2012

– NAR: Existing home sales constrained by tight supply in May, prices up Fla. housing market continues positive track in May Single-family sales up 7.2%, prices up 8.9%; condo sales up 5.4%, prices up 14.3%. NAR: May sales up 9.6% over year ago. HUD, Fla. condo association reach discrimination...