TODAY'S TOP STORIES Homeowners responsible for sinkhole damage As a sinkhole nears I-4, the state is reminding residents that many insurance policies don't cover sinkhole problems. Read more. Realtor.com adds property iPhone search app iPhone users can search for a property, get directions, take pictures, save notes, send info, and contact listing agents. Read more. HUD probes FHA lenders with high claim rates The focus turns to companies rather than branches; HUD subpoenas 15 firms with more mortgage defaults than expected. Read more. County seeks emergency drywall declaration Broward asks Gov. Charlie Crist for help because many insurers refuse to cover damage to county residents' homes. Read more. Former mayor charged with unlicensed activity An Atlantic Beach mayor faces felony charges for accepting real estate commissions when he did not have a license. Read more. NOW YOU KNOW NAR's Public Awareness Campaign airs This year's ad campaign features info about the homebuyer tax credit, with spots now on television and in other media. Read more. Florida Realtors® News Jan. 20: EarlyBird News to reflect branding Expect Fla.'s top real estate stories to keep arriving daily via email, but under our new moniker: "Florida Realtors News." AROUND FLORIDA Hernando County: Couple buy foreclosure through federal program Escambia County: Plan could bring new city Miami: As industry changes, firms are updating office space Sarasota: Commissioners look to delay impact-fee increase |