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Author: Michael Burke

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Does a sleep-over boyfriend require condo board approval?

February 17, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Real estate QandA: A boyfriend sleeps in a woman’s condo “frequently,” and a board member says she must pay a

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Traditional retail isn't dead – but it's changing

February 17, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Consumers want low prices and fast delivery, so some brick-and-mortar lenders, such as Walmart, are now focusing on sales that

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More people want to be Fla. real estate agents

February 15, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

In 2005, 45,000 people passed Fla.’s real estate licensing exam; by 2008, the number plunged to 8,598 before bouncing back.

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Did TRID work? 50% still surprised by closing costs

February 15, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Study: The TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rule’s goal was to help buyers understand their mortgage loan, but many still find

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Home repossessions return to pre-crisis pace

February 15, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

CoreLogic: For the first time since the housing crisis, completed foreclosures fell to pre-crisis levels. Fla.’s foreclosure rate ranks fifth

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Yellen: March interest rate hike is on the table

February 15, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

When will the Fed raise interest rates again? Experts say there’s an 18% chance they’ll go up in March, but

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Home selling strategies eerily like online dating

February 15, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

How do you present a home in the best possible way without lying? The same way you sell yourself when

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How will immigration reform impact Fla.?

February 14, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

It’s unclear how immigration rules will change, but WalletHub analyzed data to gauge its impact. Overall, Fla. ranked 13th –

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This Fed action could send mortgage rates higher

February 14, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

To boost housing during the Great Recession, the Federal Reserve got into the bond-buying business. But if it starts to

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Survey: Congress actually does care what you think

February 14, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Congressional Management Foundation: Lawmaker visits work best, followed by letters and personal emails – so join Florida Realtors at Great

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