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Friday, December 11, 2009

12/11/2009 EarlyBird News

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From: Florida Realtors <email@email.floridarealtors.org>
Date: Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 3:39 PM
Subject: 12/11/2009 EarlyBird News
To: john@johnjrose.com


EarlyBird News

Daily Briefing: Friday, December 11, 2009
A service for members of Florida Realtors®

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Income taxes 2009: Get it together now

One advantage to self-employment: You can deduct a lot more - but only 14 days remain to maximize '09 savings. Read more.

Mortgage rates still below 5%

The average fixed rate on 30-year mortgages was 4.81%, up from a record-low 4.71% last week. Read more.

Fed mortgage plan: little permanent help

U.S. Treasury says only 4% of at-risk homeowners got permanent help from lenders; Bank of America worst performer. Read more.

Swimming pools a safety and sale problem

Even if a bank owns a listing, Fla. law calls for specific safety measures; and green pools deter potential buyers. Read more.

A better forecast on mortgage delinquencies

One of the three top credit reporting agencies predicts declining mortgage and credit card delinquencies through 2010. Read more.

NOW YOU KNOW

Find interested sellers via canceled listings

Homes sometimes get pulled for the holidays. If buyers have a specific style in mind, also search recent cancellations. Read more.

New info on Florida Realtors Homebuyer Center

Now updated: PDFs on the extended homebuyer tax credit, Fla. Homebuyer Opportunity Program and other materials. Read more.

AROUND FLORIDA

Martin County: Number of seized homes drops
Gadsden County: Gretna plans bioenergy plant
New Smyrna Beach: Habitat unveils two new homes

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