It’s too soon to rule out a Fla. impact, but real estate closings could be delayed since many property insurers stop issuing new policies during storm threats. Source: Florida Realtors

Orlando ranked No. 1 as the best city in the U.S. to own investment property in a GOBankingRates survey, and Tampa came in second. Miami came in 10th and Jacksonville No. 13 in the top 15 list. Source: Florida Realtors

HUD released rules on condo financing that could open up more Fla. units to first-time buyers, but NAR says a still-high owner-occupancy threshold needs work. Source: Florida Realtors

The monthly survey found consumers generally more upbeat about current conditions and more optimistic about changes in the short-term future. Source: Florida Realtors

A UF study projects about 15 million more people in 50 years, and interactive maps show potential population distribution under various smart-growth scenarios. Source: Florida Realtors

Information from at least 500M Yahoo accounts was stolen in 2014, making it easier for thieves to hack Realtors’ email and pull off a common closing scam. Source: Florida Realtors

Without Congressional approval, the program that grants visas to foreigners who invest at least $500K in an American business that creates 10 jobs will expire. Source: Florida Realtors

The Fed held short-term interest rates steady yesterday but appears ready to hike them later this year. The Fed’s rates directly impact ARMs and, indirectly, FRMs. Source: Florida Realtors

NAR compared local employment gains to housing stock and found 80% of U.S. metros need more construction. In Fla., one city tops list; another ranks near bottom. Source: Florida Realtors

New-home builders have a rosy outlook about the future based on current trends and their projections for 2017. The monthly index rose 6 points to 65. Source: Florida Realtors