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08/12/2013 Florida Realtors News




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Daily Briefing: Monday, August 12, 2013


TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Foreclosure fears less haunting to housing recovery

Some experts predicted a new round of foreclosures, but it didn't happen, say mortgage bankers. Fla. still hurting, but much of U.S. is almost back to normal. Read more.

Florida gets federal grant to study sinkholes

Starting this fall, the Florida Geological Survey and the Florida Division of Emergency Management will spend three years assessing the risk statewide. Read more.

Congress still considering tax hit for homeowners

Lawmakers may be on summer recess, but their staffers continue to toil in D.C. on multiple real estate tax changes, such as the mortgage interest deduction. Read more.





NOAA trims forecast for busy hurricane season

The "busy" hurricane season predicted has been dull so far in Fla. However, high season starts now, and experts still warn of six to nine storms. Read more.


 

HUD reduces furlough days from 7 to 5

FHA offices should be open on regular business days from now on. HUD, which oversees FHA, said it found money to keep the phone lines active. Read more.


 


AROUND FLORIDA

Flagler, Volusia counties: Homebuilding on the rise
Tampa: City gives OK for 2 residential towers
Jacksonville: Can $9M investment spark downtown?
Pinellas County: Economy rebounds, residents against project
Palm Beach County: Housing recovery being felt
Orlando: UCF pushes date for new campus housing


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