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Fannie and Freddie plan to streamline underwriting

October 25, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Mortgage loans could be less expensive and underwritten faster under new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines. The new rules

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Consumer confidence retreats in October

October 25, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

The Consumer Board’s index dropped almost 5 points to 98.6, possibly due, in part, to political uncertainty, rising gas prices

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HUD expands protection for survivors of violence

October 25, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

The rule codifies protections across HUD programs to ensure survivors – who are empowered to self-certify – aren’t evicted or

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Hurricane Matthew property claims so far: $549M

October 25, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Fla. data released Friday says property damage claims have increased; but fewer new claims are coming in. Overall, about 79K

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Your buyers' nemesis: Student debt, high rent

October 24, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Study: 53% of potential homebuyers with student loan debt say the debt is “somewhat” or “very much” an obstacle to

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In condos, what's considered a 'nuisance' violation?

October 24, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

Legal QandA: What exactly does a condo doc’s boilerplate nuisance provision cover? Also: What’s a sober home, and what can

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An Apple smart home? It may be the next trend

October 24, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

As iPhone sales slow, Apple is inching its way into the smart home market by teaming up with builders and

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5 common errors when buying short-sale homes

October 24, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

When a home is listed as a short sale, buyers often hear “great deal” but miss the part about potential

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Fair Housing: Multifamily units must be accessible

October 24, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

HUD is going after a Washington State multifamily building that’s not accessible to the disabled – a U.S. requirement for

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Supreme Court limits benefits when insurers go broke

October 21, 2016 Michael Burke 0 Comment SWFL City Guide

A property-insurer-paid Fla. fund helps owners if their property insurer goes bankrupt, but a payout doesn’t have to be as

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