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Author: Michael Burke

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Gov. kicks off tax cut plan at Florida Realtors event

January 26, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

A $454M business rent tax cut is a major part of Rick Scott’s proposed 2017 state budget, he told Realtors

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Average 30-year mortgage rate rises to 4.19%

January 26, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

A sharp jump from last week’s 4.09% marks the first 2017 increase after three weeks of declines. It’s notably higher

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Ben Carson confirmed as HUD secretary

January 26, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Carson, a retired neurosurgeon, will become secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development after a Senate committee approved

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New-home sales tumble in December

January 26, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Americans pulled back sharply in new-home purchases last month, but new-home sales for all of 2016 were the highest since

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Wells Fargo settles BPO overcharge allegations

January 26, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Wells Fargo doesn’t admit guilt but will pay $50M after a class action lawsuit alleged it charged owners up to

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FAU study: Golf courses still boost home prices

January 25, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

A drop in demand for the sport of golf hasn’t translated into lower values for homes located in golf course

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When should buyers lock in a mortgage rate?

January 25, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Buyers want the lowest mortgage rate possible, but today’s sporadic market makes it impossible to predict the future. Still, locking

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Granite countertops take second place to quartz

January 25, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

A kitchen designer says 75% of clients now prefer quartz countertops to granite, in part because quartz has greater color

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Low-ball offers don't work in today's market

January 25, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Homebuyers wants the lowest price they can get, but smart offers close deals. Realistic buyers who put in fair offers

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NAR: Existing-home sales slide in Dec. but 2016 hits 10-year high

January 24, 2017 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Source: Florida Realtors

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