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HUD and the Dept. of Justice say the new guidance should help developers understand and meet their obligations to provide access for disabled persons. Read The Full Article

UF study: Floridians don't seem bothered by federal budget cutting. Their outlook bounced three points higher to 79 in April, the second monthly increase. Read The Full Article

Fla. received $8.4B in nation's mortgage settlement, and the part controlled by the Legislature could soon be disbursed, pending the governor's signature. Read The Full Article

Completed foreclosures dropped 16% year-to-year and 52% since 2010 peak, though they rose 6% month-to-month. Fla. remains the top state for foreclosures. Read The Full Article

A 6.2 gain to 68.1 beat estimates from economists. Conference Board attributes rise to improved attitudes about personal income and the short-term outlook. Read The Full Article

Advice for buyers: A little planning can ease headaches. Potential buyers should first check their credit score and determine how much house they can afford. Read The Full Article

NAR: Pending sales rose 1.5% month-to-month and 7% year-to-year, but recovery slows because the supply of homes isn't keeping up with buyer demand. Read The Full Article

Should the U.S. keep the home mortgage interest deduction in the tax code? A U.S. House committee took testimony yesterday from NAR and other interest groups. Read The Full Article