Oct. 28, 2005 - Hurricane Impact

Thanks to Hurricane Wilma, real estate closings in South Florida could be
delayed weeks or even months, as most lenders require re-inspections to
ensure that homes didn't sustain significant damage. Some lenders have
offered to extend mortgage rate locks for affected homebuyers.

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