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10/02/2013 Florida Realtors News



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Daily Briefing: Wednesday, October 2, 2013


TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Cheapest Fla. health plan costs $86 a month

Under Obamacare, a bare-bones policy in Broward County costs a 27-year-old $86 per month; a top-of-the-line policy in the Keys costs a 50-year-old $782. Read more.

Broker posts all online reviews in a defensive move

Does a flurry of positive online reviews refute a few bad ones? A Coldwell Banker agency will find out. It polls every client and posts every review online. Read more.

National foreclosure settlement rules tweaked

Homeowners get more days to resubmit required docs following numerous complaints about the way mortgage servicers deal with struggling borrowers. Read more.


Appraiser warns squatters against claims

In Hillsborough County, squatters who live in an abandoned home and then try to claim ownership via adverse possession could be charged with fraud. Read more.

Fla. Realtor wins NAR Good Neighbor Award

Kenneth W. Davis from Welcome Home Realty in Boca Raton to receive $10,000 for his work with the Rotary Club and children's charities. Read more.

With new iPhone bug, Siri's a problem

Want to break into a new iPhone? Ask Siri for permission. If an iPhone user allows Siri use through the lockscreen, hackers can access contacts, voicemail, etc. Read more.

AROUND FLORIDA

Tampa: Condo owner sues city over potential view blockage
Southwest Florida: Residential vacancy still a problem
Pensacola: Rentals are 'hidden gem' in housing market
Milton: New development seeks property
Bradenton: Riverwalk luxury apartments construction to start
Orlando: $10M retail project underway


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