Changes in Everglades deal could ease restoration process, judge cited for homestead exemptions … and more

1. Changes in Evergaldes land deal could ease restoration process; deal includes option to buy more [Miami Herald] and [Sun-Sentinel]
2. Florida home sales up 25 percent, Floridians more optimistic about housing [SFBJ] and [SFBJ]
3. Town Council votes Royal Poinciana Plaza plan move forward for review [Palm Beach Daily News]
4. Wachovia seeks foreclosure on retirement rental homes; other area projects face foreclosure [SFBJ], [SFBJ], [SFBJ] and [SFBJ]
5. Palm Beach County circuit judge cited for homestead exemptions [Palm Beach Post]
6. Club, church face foreclosure [SFBJ] and [SFBJ]
7. Home listings drop in April [WSJ]
8. Sarasota attorney sentenced for fraudulent real estate closings [Mortgage Fraud Blog]