01/08/2010 EarlyBird News

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From: Florida Realtors <email@email.floridarealtors.org>
Date: Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Subject: 01/08/2010 EarlyBird News
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EarlyBird News Daily Briefing: Friday, January 8, 2010 A service for members of Florida Realtors® TODAY'S TOP STORIES Fannie Mae to ease condo mortgage restrictions In coordination with Florida Realtors, Fannie will start reviewing all Fla. condo projects and streamline approvals. Read more. 30-year home loans fall to 5.09% Rates inched downward for the first decline in a month but remained above record lows hit in December. Read more. Some stuck in homes are opting to improve Many homeowners are focusing on remodeling jobs that return value when it's time to sell the home. Read more. Canadian real estate ends '09 strong Experts north of the border expect an "unusually strong" first half in 2010 as Canada's real estate industry rebounds. Read more. U.S. now a renters' market Reis Inc. says the apartment vacancy rate ended 2009 at 8%, and rents dipped 3%, led by cities that once had brisk growth. Read more. NOW YOU KNOW NAR to fund volunteer efforts NAR's Volunteering Works program pairs Realtors with a mentor and grant money for community service outreach. Read more. AROUND FLORIDA Pasco County: County fixing up foreclosed, abandoned houses New Smyrna Beach: Site plan for big-box retailer approved Wesley Chapel: HGTV host guides Bridgewater to more curb appeal HAVE A LOOK AT OUR OTHER SITES Great Time to Buy: buynow.floridarealtors.org Media Center: media.floridarealtors.org CONNECT SOCIALLY WITH US Twitter: floridarealtors.org/twitter Facebook: floridarealtors.org/facebook YouTube: floridarealtors.org/youtube =========================================== floridarealtors.org is optimized for the latest technology. Please make sure you have your Internet browser's latest version to fully experience the Web site. To request technical support or ask a question concerning the floridarealtors.org Web site, write to:support@floridarealtors.org Please do not use the "reply" button to respond to this e-mail. To send a letter to the editor or comment on Florida Realtors® news service, send e-mail to: Newseditor@floridarealtors.org. © 2010 Florida Realtors® This email was sent to: john@johnjrose.com This email was sent by: Florida Realtors 7025 Augusta National Dr. Orlando, FL 32822 USA Privacy Policy | Copyright Notice | Unsubscribe

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